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$167,617$85 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $179,550 on Jan 10, 2025

2556 CLAY ST

LAKE STATION, IN 46405
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,980 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
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.

Valuation

$168K
$154K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,550 · Jan 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,154 (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.$98,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,300

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.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

H
River Forest High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
River Forest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi

District: River Forest Community School Corporation

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

2556 Clay 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 73% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lake Station 46405

What homes are worth in Lake Station 46405

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

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$74K$270K

This home is worth more than 62% 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$167,617
CheaperTypical $152,905Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $128Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 2556 Clay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,61762% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8519% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,980 ft²83% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac9% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192810% of homes15% of homes

About 2556 Clay St

How much is 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN is $167,617 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $153,961 to $181,273. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN last sell?

2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN last sold on Jan 10, 2025 for $179,550, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN?

2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,980 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN built?

2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN?

2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN is assigned to River Forest High School (high), rated D-; River Forest Middle School (middle), rated C-; Henry S Evans Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in River Forest Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2556 Clay 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 62% of them ($167,617 against a typical $152,905), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($85 against a typical $128), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1928 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 27% 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 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2556 Clay St, Lake Station, IN was $1,154. The county assessed it at $98,300.

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