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3988 MADISON ST

GARY, IN 46408
4
Beds
6
Baths
4,136 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,679 (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.$17,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$40,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,300

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.Duplex Single
CountyLAKE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46408These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.82%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,433
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,120
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

3988 Madison 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Gary 46408
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Gary 46408

How it measures up in Gary 46408

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46408.

Living area4,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 3988 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Living areabigger than4,136 ft²almost all homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac14% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than19217% of homes8% of homes

About 3988 Madison St

When did 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN last sell?

3988 Madison St, Gary, IN last sold on Oct 23, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN?

3988 Madison St, Gary, IN has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,136 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN built?

3988 Madison St, Gary, IN was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN?

3988 Madison St, Gary, IN is assigned to Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-; Glen Park Academy (elementary), rated D+; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,271 homes in Gary 46408, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,136 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1921 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 3988 Madison St, Gary, IN was $3,679. The county assessed it at $17,300.

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