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$105,720$122 / 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 63How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

4049 ROSS RD

GARY, IN 46408
3
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
1.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
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

$106K
$67K low$145K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$85,720
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$68,576
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.18%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$20,000
FIRST MIDWEST BANK · recorded May 1, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,151 (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.$110,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.09
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

H
Calumet New Tech High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Lake Ridge Schools

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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4049 Ross Rd 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 less than 85% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Older than 74% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Gary 46408

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

This home
$21K$260K

This home is worth more than 52% 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.

Estimated value$105,720
CheaperTypical $103,632Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $80Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size1.09 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 4049 Ross Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,72052% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12283% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²16% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.09 ac96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than194854% of homes26% of homes

About 4049 Ross Rd

How much is 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN is $105,720 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $66,807 to $144,633. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Oct 6, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 1.09-acre lot.

When was 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN built?

4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN is assigned to Calumet New Tech High School (high), rated C-; Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lake Ridge Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,273 homes in Gary 46408, it is worth more than 52% of them ($105,720 against a typical $103,632), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($122 against a typical $80), it is bigger than 16% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.09 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1948 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 15% 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 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4049 Ross Rd, Gary, IN was $2,151. The county assessed it at $110,400.

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