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$172,805$47 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

18 RUTH ST

HAMMOND, IN 46320
3
Beds
1
Baths
3,702 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.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$173K
$151K low$195K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,457 (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.$255,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,400

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.0.14
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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

M
Henry W. Eggers Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Hammond Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.2 mi

District: Hammond School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46320These 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.130
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 100.40

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,767 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,439
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

18 Ruth 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Hammond 46320
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Hammond 46320
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Hammond 46320

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

This home
$53K$270K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Hammond 46320.

How it measures up in Hammond 46320

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hammond 46320.

Estimated value$172,805
CheaperTypical $102,669Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$47
CheaperTypical $84Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area3,702 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 18 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHammond 46320Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,80586% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4710% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than3,702 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac72% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than191535% of homes4% of homes

About 18 Ruth St

How much is 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN is $172,805 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $150,748 to $194,862. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN?

18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,702 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN built?

18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN?

18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN is assigned to Henry W. Eggers Middle School (middle), rated C; Hammond Central High School (high), rated D; Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Hammond School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN compare to other homes in Hammond 46320?

Among the 3,523 homes in Hammond 46320, it is worth more than 86% of them ($172,805 against a typical $102,669), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($47 against a typical $84), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,702 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1915 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 29% 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 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 18 Ruth St, Hammond, IN was $2,457. The county assessed it at $255,400.

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