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$165,787$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 87How 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
Last sold for $325,000 on Apr 25, 2022

2859 COLFAX APPR

GARY, IN 46406
1
Baths
1,288 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$166K
$144K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Apr 25, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,201 (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.$109,600 (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.$98,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$106,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$109,600

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.1973
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Extra Front

Transaction History(4)

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
Calumet New Tech High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi
M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 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

2859 Colfax Appr 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 96% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Older than 94% of homes in Gary 46406

What homes are worth in Gary 46406

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

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$28K$198K

This home is worth more than 96% 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.

Estimated value$165,787
CheaperTypical $74,539Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 2859 Colfax Appr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,78796% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12994% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²57% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac95% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than19266% of homes13% of homes

About 2859 Colfax Appr

How much is 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN is $165,787 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $144,321 to $187,253. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN last sell?

2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN last sold on Apr 25, 2022 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN?

2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN has 1 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN built?

2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN?

2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN is assigned to Calumet New Tech High School (high), rated C-; Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lake Ridge Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,580 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 96% of them ($165,787 against a typical $74,539), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($129 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1926 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 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2859 Colfax Appr, Gary, IN was $2,201. The county assessed it at $109,600.

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