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$279,859$121 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $191,800 on Jul 6, 2023

6296 COLORADO ST

HOBART, IN 46342
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,304 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.
11.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$280K
$268K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$191,800 · Jul 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,347 (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.$214,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,800

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.11.96
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
Merrillville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Pierce Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
E
John Wood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.4 mi

District: Merrillville Community School

Neighborhood · ZIP 46342These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,233
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.920 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,392
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

6296 Colorado 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 more than 68% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Among the largest lots in Lake County

What homes are worth in Hobart 46342

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$117K$463K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Hobart 46342.

How it measures up in Hobart 46342

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hobart 46342.

Estimated value$279,859
CheaperTypical $240,468Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,304 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size11.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 6296 Colorado St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,85968% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12120% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,304 ft²81% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than11.96 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197463% of homes62% of homes

About 6296 Colorado St

How much is 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN is $279,859 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $268,370 to $291,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN last sell?

6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN last sold on Jul 6, 2023 for $191,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN?

6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,304 square feet of living space and a 11.96-acre lot.

When was 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN built?

6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN?

6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN is assigned to Merrillville High School (high), rated D; Pierce Middle School (middle), rated C; John Wood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Merrillville Community School. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,561 homes in Hobart 46342, it is worth more than 68% of them ($279,859 against a typical $240,468), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($121 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,304 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (11.96 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1974 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 58% 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 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 6296 Colorado St, Hobart, IN was $3,347. The county assessed it at $214,800.

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