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$217,115$116 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $266,598 on May 18, 2026

3049 BENTON ST

LAKE STATION, IN 46405
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,872 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$217K
$189K low$245K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$266,598 · May 18, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,392 (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.$127,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,600

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.1980
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.Frame (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
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.Alley

Transaction History(2)

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 School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
River Forest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 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

3049 Benton 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 more than 87% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Lake Station 46405
  • Older than 70% of homes in Lake County

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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$78K$277K

This home is worth more than 87% 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$217,115
CheaperTypical $154,550Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 3049 Benton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Station 46405Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,11587% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11642% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²79% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac57% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195043% of homes30% of homes

About 3049 Benton St

How much is 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN is $217,115 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $188,953 to $245,277. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN last sell?

3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN last sold on May 18, 2026 for $266,598, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN?

3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN built?

3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN?

3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN is assigned to River Forest High School (high); River Forest Middle School (middle), rated D; 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 3049 Benton 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 87% of them ($217,115 against a typical $154,550), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($116 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 79% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,225 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1950 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 40% 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 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3049 Benton St, Lake Station, IN was $1,392. The county assessed it at $127,600.

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