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253 N HANCOCK ST

GARY, IN 46403
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$362 (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.$10,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,000

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.0.14

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

E
Banneker at Marquette Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46403These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,913
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,008 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,512
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

253 N Hancock 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Gary 46403

How it measures up in Gary 46403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46403.

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

How 253 N Hancock St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46403Lake County
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes29% of homes

About 253 N Hancock St

When did 253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN last sell?

253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN last sold on May 4, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN?

253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN is assigned to Banneker at Marquette Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high). All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 N Hancock St, Gary, IN was $362. The county assessed it at $10,000.

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