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$130,677$116 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $7,500 on Sep 8, 2020

4545 ROSS RD

GARY, IN 46408
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,125 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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

$131K
$123K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$7,500 · Sep 8, 2020
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.$130,677
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$104,542

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,383 (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.$127,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,800

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.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 176 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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(2)

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

E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Calumet New Tech High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

4545 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 80% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Older than 85% 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.

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$20K$260K

This home is worth more than 65% 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$130,677
CheaperTypical $103,850Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $80Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 4545 Ross Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,67765% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11680% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²40% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac85% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than192925% of homes15% of homes

About 4545 Ross Rd

How much is 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN is $130,677 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $123,400 to $137,954. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Sep 8, 2020 for $7,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN built?

4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN is assigned to Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,273 homes in Gary 46408, it is worth more than 65% of them ($130,677 against a typical $103,850), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($116 against a typical $80), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1929 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 20% 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 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 4545 Ross Rd, Gary, IN was $2,383. The county assessed it at $127,800.

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