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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $74,850 on Dec 12, 2018

238 N CALIFORNIA ST

HOBART, IN 46342
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,338 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,850 · Dec 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,428 (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.$289,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$163,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$289,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Veterans Elementary School at MundellB
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Hobart Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Hobart High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Hobart School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46342These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,233
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.920 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,392
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

238 N California 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Hobart 46342

How it measures up in Hobart 46342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hobart 46342.

Living area2,338 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 238 N California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Living areabigger than2,338 ft²82% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac71% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than194619% of homes24% of homes

About 238 N California St

When did 238 N California St, Hobart, IN last sell?

238 N California St, Hobart, IN last sold on Dec 12, 2018 for $74,850, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 N California St, Hobart, IN?

238 N California St, Hobart, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,338 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 238 N California St, Hobart, IN built?

238 N California St, Hobart, IN was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 238 N California St, Hobart, IN?

238 N California St, Hobart, IN is assigned to Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (elementary), rated B; Hobart Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hobart High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Hobart School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 N California St, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,562 homes in Hobart 46342, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,338 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1946 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 238 N California St, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 238 N California St, Hobart, IN was $4,428. The county assessed it at $289,000.

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