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Last sold for $64,000 on Mar 15, 2012

5219 W RIDGE RD

GARY, IN 46408
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,576 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,000 · Mar 15, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,860 (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.$155,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,600

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.0.57
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.None
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Gazebo

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(1)

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

H
Calumet New Tech High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.0 mi
M
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

5219 W 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Gary 46408
  • Newer than 80% 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.

Living area2,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 5219 W Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Living areabigger than2,576 ft²92% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac90% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195580% of homes39% of homes

About 5219 W Ridge Rd

When did 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Mar 15, 2012 for $64,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,576 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN built?

5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN is assigned to Calumet New Tech High School (high); Longfellow New Tech Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Lake Ridge Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,266 homes in Gary 46408, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,576 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1955 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5219 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was $2,860. The county assessed it at $155,600.

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