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$112,019$117 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

4539 WHITCOMB ST

GARY, IN 46408
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$112K
$94K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$638 (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.$73,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,200

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.0.32
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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

M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi
H
Calumet New Tech High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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%

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How this home compares

4539 Whitcomb 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Gary 46408

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
$23K$243K

This home is worth more than 56% 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$112,019
CheaperTypical $104,095Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $76Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 4539 Whitcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$112,01956% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11782% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²23% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac78% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than195987% of homes46% of homes

About 4539 Whitcomb St

How much is 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN is $112,019 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $94,299 to $129,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN last sell?

4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 9, 1969, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN built?

4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN is assigned to Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated C-; Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Calumet New Tech High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lake Ridge Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,271 homes in Gary 46408, it is worth more than 56% of them ($112,019 against a typical $104,095), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($117 against a typical $76), it is bigger than 23% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1959 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 16% 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 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4539 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was $638. The county assessed it at $73,200.

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