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$62,354$63 / 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 53How 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

520 RALSTON ST

GARY, IN 46406
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
984 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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.

Valuation

$62K
$33K low$92K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$580 (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.$81,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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

H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46406These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.84%
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.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,375
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

520 Ralston 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 95% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Older than 96% of homes in Gary 46406

What homes are worth in Gary 46406

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

This home
$28K$198K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Gary 46406.

How it measures up in Gary 46406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46406.

Estimated value$62,354
CheaperTypical $74,539Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$63
CheaperTypical $66Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 520 Ralston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$62,35433% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6347% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²37% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac68% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than19254% of homes12% of homes

About 520 Ralston St

How much is 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN is $62,354 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $32,831 to $91,877. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN last sell?

520 Ralston St, Gary, IN last sold on Sep 7, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

520 Ralston St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN built?

520 Ralston St, Gary, IN was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

520 Ralston St, Gary, IN is assigned to West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; McCullough Academy (elementary), rated D+; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,580 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 33% of them ($62,354 against a typical $74,539), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($63 against a typical $66), it is bigger than 37% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,134 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1925 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 5% 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 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 520 Ralston St, Gary, IN was $580. The county assessed it at $81,700.

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