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$158,944$71 / 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 67How 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

4 E 36TH AVE

GARY, IN 46409
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,240 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$159K
$107K low$211K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,139 (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.$258,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$233,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,600

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.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²

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

M
River Forest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
River Forest High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Henry S Evans Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi

District: River Forest 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

4 E 36th Ave 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 94% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Among the largest lots in Gary 46409
  • Among the newest homes in Gary 46409

What homes are worth in Gary 46409

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$22K$189K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Gary 46409.

How it measures up in Gary 46409

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

Estimated value$158,944
CheaperTypical $81,904Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $63Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 4 E 36th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,94494% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7158% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²90% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 acalmost all homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than1988almost all homes71% of homes

About 4 E 36th Ave

How much is 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN is $158,944 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $106,674 to $211,214. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN last sell?

4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN last sold on Apr 21, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN built?

4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN is assigned to River Forest Middle School (middle), rated D; River Forest High School (high); 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 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 94% of them ($158,944 against a typical $81,904), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($71 against a typical $63), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (1988 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 25% 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 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4 E 36th Ave, Gary, IN was $3,139. The county assessed it at $258,600.

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