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617 S WELLS ST

GARY, IN 46403
0
Baths
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$343 (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.$8,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,300

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.14 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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Banneker at Marquette Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46403These 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.157
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 100.31

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,913
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,008 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,512
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

617 S Wells 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Gary 46403

How it measures up in Gary 46403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46403.

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 617 S Wells St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46403Lake County
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac72% of homes52% of homes

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