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$132,497$129 / 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 93How 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 $132,000 on Sep 20, 2023

27 E 36TH AVE

GARY, IN 46409
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,029 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.
1955
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$132K
$123K low$142K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$132,000 · Sep 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$245 (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.$119,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$97,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,000

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.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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

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
River Forest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
River Forest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi

District: River Forest Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46409These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
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.7,164
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,585
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

27 E 36th 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Gary 46409

What homes are worth in Gary 46409

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

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$21K$190K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Gary 46409.

How it measures up in Gary 46409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46409.

Estimated value$132,497
CheaperTypical $83,689Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 27 E 36th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$132,49787% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12994% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,029 ft²36% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac71% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195568% of homes39% of homes

About 27 E 36th Ave

How much is 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN is $132,497 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,595 to $142,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN last sell?

27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN last sold on Sep 20, 2023 for $132,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,029 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN built?

27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN is assigned to River Forest Middle School (middle), rated D; River Forest High School (high); Henry S Evans Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in River Forest Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 87% of them ($132,497 against a typical $83,689), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($129 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,029 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1955 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 20% 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 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 27 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN was $245. The county assessed it at $119,000.

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