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729 W RIDGE RD

GARY, IN 46408
2
Beds
1
Baths
620 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.
3,136 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$114 (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.$1,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,400

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.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Glen Park AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46408These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.82%
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.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,433
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,581 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57,120
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 W Ridge Rd 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 smallest homes in Lake County
  • Among the smallest lots in Gary 46408
  • Older than 98% of homes in Gary 46408

How it measures up in Gary 46408

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46408.

Living area620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 729 W Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46408Lake County
Living areabigger than620 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,136 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than19172% of homes5% of homes

About 729 W Ridge Rd

When did 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sell?

729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN last sold on Aug 20, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 620 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN built?

729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

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

How does 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46408?

Among the 6,272 homes in Gary 46408, it is bigger than 2% of them (620 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,136 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1917 against a typical 1947). 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 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 729 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN was $114. The county assessed it at $1,400.

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