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3280 E 78TH PL

HOBART, IN 46342
2
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,904 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,250 (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.$194,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

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.

E
John Wood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.8 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Merrillville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Merrillville Community School

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

3280 E 78th Pl 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Hobart 46342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hobart 46342.

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 3280 E 78th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²65% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac76% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196048% of homes47% of homes

About 3280 E 78th Pl

When did 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN last sell?

3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN last sold on Feb 13, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN?

3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN has 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,904 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN built?

3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN?

3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN is assigned to John Wood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Pierce Middle School (middle), rated C; Merrillville High School (high), rated D. All sit in Merrillville Community School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,560 homes in Hobart 46342, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1960 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3280 E 78th Pl, Hobart, IN was $4,250. The county assessed it at $194,800.

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