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Last sold for $30,000 on Jul 18, 2016

2486 HOWARD ST

LAKE STATION, IN 46405
1
Beds
1
Baths
748 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Jul 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,363 (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.$32,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,800

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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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

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
Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Lake Station Community Schools

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

2486 Howard 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.

  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Newer than 92% 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 area748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 2486 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Living areabigger than748 ft²6% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac87% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than198892% of homes71% of homes

About 2486 Howard St

When did 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN last sell?

2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN last sold on Jul 18, 2016 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 748 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN built?

2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN is assigned to Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Lake Station Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN compare to other homes in Lake Station 46405?

Among the 4,360 homes in Lake Station 46405, it is bigger than 6% of them (748 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (1988 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 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2486 Howard St, Lake Station, IN was $1,363. The county assessed it at $32,800.

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