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$234,814$193 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

278 SOFTWOOD DR

HOBART, IN 46342
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,215 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$235K
$216K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,249 (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.$194,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$186,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.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 · 1.5 mi
E
Joan Martin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.8 mi
H
Hobart High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

278 Softwood Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Lake County

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
$116K$448K

This home is worth more than 47% 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$234,814
CheaperTypical $240,133Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,215 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 278 Softwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,81447% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19379% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,215 ft²27% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac41% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than196756% of homes55% of homes

About 278 Softwood Dr

How much is 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN is $234,814 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $215,675 to $253,953. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN?

278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,215 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN built?

278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN?

278 Softwood Dr, 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 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,560 homes in Hobart 46342, it is worth more than 47% of them ($234,814 against a typical $240,133), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($193 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,215 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1967 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 46% 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 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 Softwood Dr, Hobart, IN was $2,249. The county assessed it at $194,000.

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