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Last sold for $22,000 on Oct 8, 2020

700 MATTHEWS ST

GARY, IN 46406
2
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,000 · Oct 8, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$920 (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.$38,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$38,700

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (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

Transaction History(6)

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 AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 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

700 Matthews 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.

  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 70% 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 area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 700 Matthews St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Living areabigger than720 ft²7% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac28% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195045% of homes30% of homes

About 700 Matthews St

When did 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN last sell?

700 Matthews St, Gary, IN last sold on Oct 8, 2020 for $22,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN?

700 Matthews St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN built?

700 Matthews St, Gary, IN was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN?

700 Matthews St, Gary, IN is assigned to West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; McCullough Academy (elementary), rated D+; Bailly STEM Academy (middle), rated C-. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,580 homes in Gary 46406, it is bigger than 7% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1950 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 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 700 Matthews St, Gary, IN was $920. The county assessed it at $38,700.

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