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$150,316$75 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1438 E 51ST PL

GARY, IN 46409
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,000 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$150K
$130K low$170K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$735 (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.$113,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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.

M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46409These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
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.7,164
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,585
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

1438 E 51st Pl 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Gary 46409

What homes are worth in Gary 46409

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

This home
$23K$193K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Gary 46409.

How it measures up in Gary 46409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46409.

Estimated value$150,316
CheaperTypical $82,377Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,293 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 1438 E 51st Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,31693% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7563% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²84% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac67% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than196394% of homes52% of homes

About 1438 E 51st Pl

How much is 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN is $150,316 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $130,317 to $170,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN last sell?

1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN last sold on Nov 9, 1990, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN?

1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN built?

1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN?

1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN is assigned to Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated F; Glen Park Academy (elementary), 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 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 93% of them ($150,316 against a typical $82,377), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($75 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,293 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1963 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 22% 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 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1438 E 51st Pl, Gary, IN was $735. The county assessed it at $113,500.

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