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179 S SPENCER ST

GARY, IN 46403
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056 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.
0.58 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.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Federal Property (Exempt)
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
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

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
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Banneker at Marquette Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.0 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

179 S Spencer 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 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Gary 46403
  • Newer than 84% of 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.

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,497 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 179 S Spencer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46403Lake County
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²27% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac97% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196384% of homes52% of homes

About 179 S Spencer St

How big is 179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN?

179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN built?

179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN?

179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN is assigned to Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F; Banneker at Marquette Elementary School (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 179 S Spencer St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46403?

Among the 4,499 homes in Gary 46403, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,497 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1963 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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