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$204,091$242 / 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 94How 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

788 WATER ST

HOBART, IN 46342
2
Beds
1
Baths
842 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.
1909
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$204K
$192K low$216K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,951 (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.$175,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,300

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.1965
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 196 ft²Patio · 192 ft²

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

M
Hobart Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Joan Martin Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Hobart High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Hobart School City

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

788 Water 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 70% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Hobart 46342
  • Older than 98% of homes 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.

This home
$115K$463K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$204,091
CheaperTypical $240,133Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area842 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 788 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHobart 46342Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,09130% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24297% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than842 ft²5% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac8% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than19093% of homes2% of homes

About 788 Water St

How much is 788 Water St, Hobart, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 788 Water St, Hobart, IN is $204,091 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $191,815 to $216,367. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 788 Water St, Hobart, IN last sell?

788 Water St, Hobart, IN last sold on Jan 9, 1969, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 788 Water St, Hobart, IN?

788 Water St, Hobart, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 842 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 788 Water St, Hobart, IN built?

788 Water St, Hobart, IN was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 788 Water St, Hobart, IN?

788 Water St, Hobart, IN is assigned to Hobart Middle School (middle), rated B-; Joan Martin Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Hobart High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Hobart School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 788 Water St, Hobart, IN compare to other homes in Hobart 46342?

Among the 11,560 homes in Hobart 46342, it is worth more than 30% of them ($204,091 against a typical $240,133), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($242 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 5% of them (842 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1909 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 37% 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 788 Water St, Hobart, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 788 Water St, Hobart, IN was $1,951. The county assessed it at $175,300.

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