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$27,413$26 / 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 89How 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
Last sold for $25,000 on Jul 28, 2025

5135 DELAWARE ST

GARY, IN 46409
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,044 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
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

$27K
$24K low$30K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jul 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$360 (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.$21,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,600

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.0.54
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(1)

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.

E
Glen Park AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 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

5135 Delaware 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the largest lots in Gary 46409
  • Older than 84% of homes in Lake County

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
$21K$183K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$27,413
CheaperTypical $83,534Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$26
CheaperTypical $62Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,275 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5135 Delaware St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46409Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$27,4135% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$269% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,044 ft²39% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 acalmost all homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than193134% of homes16% of homes

About 5135 Delaware St

How much is 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN is $27,413 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $24,475 to $30,351. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN last sell?

5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 28, 2025 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,044 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN built?

5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN is assigned to Glen Park Academy (elementary), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), 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 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46409?

Among the 3,912 homes in Gary 46409, it is worth more than 5% of them ($27,413 against a typical $83,534), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($26 against a typical $62), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,044 ft² against a typical 1,275 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1931 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost no 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 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5135 Delaware St, Gary, IN was $360. The county assessed it at $21,600.

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