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$35,527$19 / 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 61How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1244 DAKOTA ST

GARY, IN 46403
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,900 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$36K
$22K low$49K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,076 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$41,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,700

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(2)

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
Banneker at Marquette Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46403These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.11,913
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,008 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,512
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

1244 Dakota 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 Gary 46403
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Gary 46403
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Gary 46403
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Gary 46403
  • Older than 86% of homes in Gary 46403

What homes are worth in Gary 46403

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

This home
$45K$745K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Gary 46403.

How it measures up in Gary 46403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46403.

Estimated value$35,527
CheaperTypical $165,230Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$19
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,497 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1244 Dakota St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46403Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$35,527almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²71% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac10% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194014% of homes19% of homes

About 1244 Dakota St

How much is 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN is $35,527 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $21,794 to $49,260. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN last sell?

1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN last sold on Jan 25, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN?

1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,900 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN built?

1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN?

1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN is assigned to Banneker at Marquette Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high). All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46403?

Among the 4,499 homes in Gary 46403, it is worth more than almost none of them ($35,527 against a typical $165,230), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($19 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 1,497 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1940 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1244 Dakota St, Gary, IN was $1,076. The county assessed it at $41,700.

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