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2447 BENTON ST

GARY, IN 46405
1
Beds
1
Baths
610 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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.$2,369 (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.$2,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.179 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

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.

H
River Forest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
River Forest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi

District: River Forest Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46405These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.92%
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.14%
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.12,308
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,413 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,228
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,336
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

2447 Benton 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Lake Station 46405

How it measures up in Lake Station 46405

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Station 46405.

Living area610 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,218 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 2447 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Living areabigger than610 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac36% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193012% of homes15% of homes

About 2447 Benton St

When did 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN last sell?

2447 Benton St, Gary, IN last sold on Apr 8, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN?

2447 Benton St, Gary, IN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 610 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN built?

2447 Benton St, Gary, IN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN?

2447 Benton St, Gary, IN is assigned to River Forest High School (high); River Forest Middle School (middle), rated D; Henry S Evans Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in River Forest Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Lake Station 46405?

Among the 4,364 homes in Lake Station 46405, it is bigger than almost none of them (610 ft² against a typical 1,218 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1930 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2447 Benton St, Gary, IN was $2,369. The county assessed it at $2,100.

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