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$103,088$215 / 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 87How 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

5209 W 4TH PL

GARY, IN 46406
1
Beds
1
Baths
480 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.
3,746 ft²
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.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$103K
$90K low$116K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,679 (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.$71,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,600

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.0.09
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
McCullough AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
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

5209 W 4th Pl 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 86% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Gary 46406
  • Among the smallest homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Older than 94% 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.

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$32K$199K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$103,088
CheaperTypical $72,740Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,165 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 5209 W 4th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,08879% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$215almost all homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²4% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than19256% of homes12% of homes

About 5209 W 4th Pl

How much is 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN is $103,088 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $90,117 to $116,059. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN last sell?

5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 11, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN?

5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 480 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN built?

5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN?

5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN is assigned to West Side Leadership Academy (high); McCullough Academy (elementary), rated F; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 79% of them ($103,088 against a typical $72,740), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($215 against a typical $64), it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,165 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1925 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 14% 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 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5209 W 4th Pl, Gary, IN was $1,679. The county assessed it at $71,600.

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