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$160,193$154 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

2942 WELLS ST

LAKE STATION, IN 46405
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$160K
$140K low$180K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$398 (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.$117,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,900
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.$117,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John I Meister Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
River Forest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
River Forest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

2942 Wells 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 74% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Newer than 95% 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.

This home
$74K$272K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$160,193
CheaperTypical $152,889Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 2942 Wells St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,19355% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15473% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²38% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac78% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than199695% of homes78% of homes

About 2942 Wells St

How much is 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN is $160,193 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $139,996 to $180,390. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN last sell?

2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN last sold on Sep 19, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN?

2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN built?

2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN?

2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN is assigned to John I Meister Elementary School (elementary), rated D; River Forest Middle School (middle), rated D; River Forest High School (high). All sit in River Forest Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN compare to other homes in Lake Station 46405?

Among the 4,364 homes in Lake Station 46405, it is worth more than 55% of them ($160,193 against a typical $152,889), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($154 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (1996 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 26% 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 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2942 Wells St, Lake Station, IN was $398. The county assessed it at $117,100.

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