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$149,983$143 / 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 86How 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

2490 HOWARD ST

LAKE STATION, IN 46405
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,050 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$150K
$129K low$171K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,461 (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.$129,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$103,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,400

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.2 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.5 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

2490 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Older than 75% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Lake Station 46405

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

This home
$73K$269K

This home is worth more than 49% 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.

Estimated value$149,983
CheaperTypical $150,895Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$143
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 2490 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,98349% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14367% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²40% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac90% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than194732% of homes25% of homes

About 2490 Howard St

How much is 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN is $149,983 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,528 to $171,438. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN last sell?

2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN last sold on Jun 29, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN built?

2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

2490 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 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN compare to other homes in Lake Station 46405?

Among the 4,360 homes in Lake Station 46405, it is worth more than 49% of them ($149,983 against a typical $150,895), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($143 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1947 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 23% 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 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2490 Howard St, Lake Station, IN was $1,461. The county assessed it at $129,400.

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