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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $63,000 on Jan 27, 2021

3686 DELAWARE ST

GARY, IN 46409
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,200 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.
3,136 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$63,000 · Jan 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,175 (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.$84,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,500

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.1975
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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.

M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46409These 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.166
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,164
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$40,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$51,585
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

3686 Delaware 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the smallest lots in Gary 46409
  • Older than 79% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46409

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46409.

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 3686 Delaware St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²47% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,136 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194138% of homes21% of homes

About 3686 Delaware St

When did 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN last sell?

3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN last sold on Jan 27, 2021 for $63,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN built?

3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN is assigned to Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated F; Glen Park Academy (elementary), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high). All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,136 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1941 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3686 Delaware St, Gary, IN was $1,175. The county assessed it at $84,500.

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