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2542 W RIDGE APPR RD

GARY, IN 46406
0
Baths
1,400 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,452 (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.$53,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$53,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Auto Repair, Garage
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Calumet New Tech High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.3 mi

District: Lake Ridge Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46406These 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.143
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 100.38

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.84%
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.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,375
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

2542 W Ridge Appr Rd 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 67% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Older than 86% of homes in Gary 46406

How it measures up in Gary 46406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46406.

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,146 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²60% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac65% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than193514% of homes16% of homes

About 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd

How big is 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN?

2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN has 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN built?

2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN?

2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN is assigned to Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated C-; Calumet New Tech High School (high), rated C-; Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Lake Ridge Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,146 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1935 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 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2542 W Ridge Appr Rd, Gary, IN was $1,452. The county assessed it at $53,700.

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