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$33,507$27 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1239 ELLSWORTH ST

GARY, IN 46404
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,239 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,964 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$34K
$27K low$40K high

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Beveridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.4 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46404These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,738 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,379
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1239 Ellsworth St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Gary 46404

What homes are worth in Gary 46404

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$33K$262K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Gary 46404.

How it measures up in Gary 46404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46404.

Estimated value$33,507
CheaperTypical $101,572Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$27
CheaperTypical $78Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,239 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,448 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size3,964 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1239 Ellsworth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46404Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$33,5072% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$275% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,239 ft²41% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,964 ft²10% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19239% of homes9% of homes

About 1239 Ellsworth St

How much is 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN is $33,507 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $26,920 to $40,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN?

1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,239 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN built?

1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN?

1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1239 Ellsworth St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46404?

Among the 6,441 homes in Gary 46404, it is worth more than 2% of them ($33,507 against a typical $101,572), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($27 against a typical $78), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,239 ft² against a typical 1,448 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,964 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1923 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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