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$51,214$14 / 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 41How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

501 E RIDGE RD

GARY, IN 46409
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
3,596 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.
0.24 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$51K
$21K low$81K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,541 (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.$113,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,900

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

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

M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Gary 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

501 E Ridge 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 96% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Lake County
  • Among the largest homes in Gary 46409
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Gary 46409
  • Older than 95% of 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
$20K$186K

This home is worth more than 21% 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$51,214
CheaperTypical $83,557Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$14
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 501 E Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$51,21421% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$142% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,596 ft²almost all homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac93% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than19215% of homes8% of homes

About 501 E Ridge Rd

How much is 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN is $51,214 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $21,210 to $81,218. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Nov 1, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 3,596 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN built?

501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN is assigned to Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated F; Glen Park Academy (elementary), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high). All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 21% of them ($51,214 against a typical $83,557), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($14 against a typical $62), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,596 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1921 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 4% 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 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 E Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was $2,541. The county assessed it at $113,900.

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