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600 POLK ST

GARY, IN 46402
0
Baths
6,258 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.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$74,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,100

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.5 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.Apartments (Generic)
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)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Beveridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46402These 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.41%
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.6,584
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.798 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$29,280
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$41,733
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

600 Polk 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46402

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46402.

Living area6,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size3,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 600 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46402Lake County
Living areabigger than6,258 ft²98% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,746 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191938% of homes6% of homes

About 600 Polk St

When did 600 Polk St, Gary, IN last sell?

600 Polk St, Gary, IN last sold on Mar 18, 1994, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 600 Polk St, Gary, IN?

600 Polk St, Gary, IN has 6,258 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 600 Polk St, Gary, IN built?

600 Polk St, Gary, IN was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 600 Polk St, Gary, IN?

600 Polk St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated D+. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 600 Polk St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46402?

Among the 2,090 homes in Gary 46402, it is bigger than 98% of them (6,258 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,746 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1919 against a typical 1923). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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