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5235 W 4TH AVE

GARY, IN 46406
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,756 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.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$716 (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.$8,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,500

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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Recreational - Vacant Land
CountyLAKE
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.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(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.

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 · 1.9 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 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

5235 W 4th Ave 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 77% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Older than 67% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46406

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

Living area1,756 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,173 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 5235 W 4th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Living areabigger than1,756 ft²77% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac67% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195253% of homes33% of homes

About 5235 W 4th Ave

When did 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN last sell?

5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 12, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN?

5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,756 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN built?

5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

What schools serve 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN?

5235 W 4th Ave, 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 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is bigger than 77% of them (1,756 ft² against a typical 1,173 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1952 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5235 W 4th Ave, Gary, IN was $716. The county assessed it at $8,500.

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