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$179,292$211 / 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 94How 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

253 E 8TH ST

HOBART, IN 46342
2
Beds
1
Baths
849 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$179K
$168K low$190K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,706 (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.$147,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,800

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.0.27
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Hobart Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Joan Martin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Hobart High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Hobart School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46342These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,233
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.920 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,392
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

253 E 8th 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 82% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Hobart 46342

What homes are worth in Hobart 46342

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

This home
$117K$463K

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Hobart 46342.

How it measures up in Hobart 46342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hobart 46342.

Estimated value$179,292
CheaperTypical $240,967Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$211
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area849 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 253 E 8th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,29218% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21189% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than849 ft²6% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac64% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than193914% of homes18% of homes

About 253 E 8th St

How much is 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN is $179,292 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $168,496 to $190,088. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN?

253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 849 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN built?

253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN?

253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN is assigned to Hobart Middle School (middle), rated B-; Joan Martin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hobart High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Hobart School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,560 homes in Hobart 46342, it is worth more than 18% of them ($179,292 against a typical $240,967), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($211 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 6% of them (849 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1939 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 30% 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 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 E 8th St, Hobart, IN was $1,706. The county assessed it at $147,800.

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