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$34,132$23 / 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 34How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

2521 ELLIS AVE

GARY, IN 46407
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,474 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.
3,746 ft²
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$34K
$12K low$57K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$460 (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.$91,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,300

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.0.09
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46407These 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.179
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,211
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,102 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,423
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,372
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

2521 Ellis Ave 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 least valuable homes in Lake County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Gary 46407

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

This home
$17K$190K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Gary 46407.

How it measures up in Gary 46407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46407.

Estimated value$34,132
CheaperTypical $58,835Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$23
CheaperTypical $51Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,474 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,281 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 2521 Ellis Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46407Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$34,13216% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2314% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,474 ft²62% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²31% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194639% of homes24% of homes

About 2521 Ellis Ave

How much is 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN is $34,132 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $11,502 to $56,762. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN?

2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,474 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN built?

2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN?

2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN is assigned to Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated D+. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46407?

Among the 4,560 homes in Gary 46407, it is worth more than 16% of them ($34,132 against a typical $58,835), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($23 against a typical $51), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,474 ft² against a typical 1,281 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1946 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost no 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 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2521 Ellis Ave, Gary, IN was $460. The county assessed it at $91,300.

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