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$82,994$93 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1978 MATTHEWS PL

GARY, IN 46406
3
Beds
1
Baths
888 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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.

Valuation

$83K
$71K low$95K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$60 (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.$54,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,400

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.0.16
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.

E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46406These 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.143
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 100.38

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,375
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

1978 Matthews 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 less than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Gary 46406

What homes are worth in Gary 46406

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

This home
$28K$201K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Gary 46406.

How it measures up in Gary 46406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46406.

Estimated value$82,994
CheaperTypical $74,582Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1978 Matthews Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,99461% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9378% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than888 ft²27% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac62% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than196889% of homes56% of homes

About 1978 Matthews Pl

How much is 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN is $82,994 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $71,079 to $94,909. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN last sell?

1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN last sold on Nov 29, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN?

1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 888 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN built?

1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN?

1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN is assigned to McCullough Academy (elementary), rated D+; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,580 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 61% of them ($82,994 against a typical $74,582), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($93 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 27% of them (888 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1968 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 10% 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 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1978 Matthews Pl, Gary, IN was $60. The county assessed it at $54,400.

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