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$43,719$23 / 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 83How 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
Last sold for $18,123 on May 23, 2023

729 POLK ST

GARY, IN 46402
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,920 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$44K
$36K low$51K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,123 · May 23, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,662 (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.$80,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.8 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

729 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Older than 97% 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
$19K$199K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$43,719
CheaperTypical $64,925Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$23
CheaperTypical $45Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 729 Polk St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46402Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$43,71925% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2315% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²73% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac96% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than191212% of homes3% of homes

About 729 Polk St

How much is 729 Polk St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Polk St, Gary, IN is $43,719 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $36,225 to $51,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Polk St, Gary, IN last sell?

729 Polk St, Gary, IN last sold on May 23, 2023 for $18,123, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 729 Polk St, Gary, IN?

729 Polk St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 729 Polk St, Gary, IN built?

729 Polk St, Gary, IN was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 729 Polk St, Gary, IN?

729 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 729 Polk St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46402?

Among the 2,090 homes in Gary 46402, it is worth more than 25% of them ($43,719 against a typical $64,925), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($23 against a typical $45), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1912 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 2% 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 729 Polk St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 729 Polk St, Gary, IN was $1,662. The county assessed it at $80,700.

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