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$74,157$99 / 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 85How 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

553 HAMLIN ST

GARY, IN 46406
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
750 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$74K
$63K low$85K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$560 (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.$52,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$46,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$52,400

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.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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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 · 0.5 mi
E
McCullough AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.4 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

553 Hamlin 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 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Lake County
  • Newer than 73% 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
$30K$194K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$74,157
CheaperTypical $72,759Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,170 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 553 Hamlin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$74,15752% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9985% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than750 ft²12% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than195873% of homes45% of homes

About 553 Hamlin St

How much is 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN is $74,157 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $63,272 to $85,042. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN last sell?

553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN last sold on Sep 17, 1976, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN?

553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 750 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN built?

553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN?

553 Hamlin St, 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 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 52% of them ($74,157 against a typical $72,759), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($99 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 12% of them (750 ft² against a typical 1,170 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1958 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 8% 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 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 553 Hamlin St, Gary, IN was $560. The county assessed it at $52,400.

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