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1544 POLK ST

GARY, IN 46407
3
Beds
1
Baths
740 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$350 (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.$2,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

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

E
Beveridge Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46407These 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.179
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,211
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,423
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,372
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

1544 Polk 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Gary 46407
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46407.

Living area740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,332 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1544 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46407Lake County
Living areabigger than740 ft²13% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac79% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than19208% of homes7% of homes

About 1544 Polk St

How big is 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN?

1544 Polk St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 740 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN built?

1544 Polk St, Gary, IN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN?

1544 Polk St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high); Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46407?

Among the 4,559 homes in Gary 46407, it is bigger than 13% of them (740 ft² against a typical 1,332 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1544 Polk St, Gary, IN was $350. The county assessed it at $2,900.

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