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$32,032$18 / 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 56How 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

709 CAROLINA ST

GARY, IN 46402
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,792 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$32K
$18K low$46K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (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.$68,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,900

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.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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

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.

E
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
West Side Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 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

709 Carolina 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lake County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Lake County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Gary 46402

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

This home
$20K$199K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Gary 46402.

How it measures up in Gary 46402

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

Estimated value$32,032
CheaperTypical $64,925Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$18
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 709 Carolina St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46402Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$32,03210% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$187% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,792 ft²68% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac98% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than192044% of homes7% of homes

About 709 Carolina St

How much is 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN is $32,032 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $17,915 to $46,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN?

709 Carolina St, Gary, IN has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,792 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN built?

709 Carolina St, Gary, IN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN?

709 Carolina St, Gary, IN is assigned to Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School (elementary), rated F; West Side Leadership Academy (high); Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming Arts (middle), rated F. All sit in Gary Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46402?

Among the 2,091 homes in Gary 46402, it is worth more than 10% of them ($32,032 against a typical $64,925), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($18 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,792 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1920 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than almost no 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 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 709 Carolina St, Gary, IN was $752. The county assessed it at $68,900.

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