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$36,085$24 / 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 72How 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

243 E RIDGE RD

GARY, IN 46409
5
Beds
0
Baths
1,522 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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

$36K
$26K low$46K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$743 (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.$22,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,000

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.0.83
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.None
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(6)

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
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 · 5.0 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

243 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the largest lots in Gary 46409
  • Older than 93% of homes in Gary 46409

What homes are worth in Gary 46409

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

This home
$20K$189K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Gary 46409.

How it measures up in Gary 46409

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

Estimated value$36,085
CheaperTypical $77,273Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $61Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,522 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 243 E Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$36,08514% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$248% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,522 ft²62% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 acalmost all homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19227% of homes8% of homes

About 243 E Ridge Rd

How much is 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN is $36,085 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $26,153 to $46,017. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 25, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN has 5 bedrooms, 1,522 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN built?

243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

243 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 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,915 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 14% of them ($36,085 against a typical $77,273), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($24 against a typical $61), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,522 ft² against a typical 1,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1922 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 2% 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 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 243 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was $743. The county assessed it at $22,000.

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