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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

228 E RIDGE RD

GARY, IN 46409
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,264 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.
3,790 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$3,044 (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.$7,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 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

228 E Ridge Rd 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 73% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Older than 88% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46409

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

Living area1,264 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,203 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,790 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 228 E Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Living areabigger than1,264 ft²52% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,790 ft²9% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192624% of homes12% of homes

About 228 E Ridge Rd

When did 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Nov 1, 2007, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,264 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN built?

228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

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

How does 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,914 homes in Gary 46409, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,264 ft² against a typical 1,203 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,790 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1926 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 228 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was $3,044. The county assessed it at $7,900.

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