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$150,000$98 / 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 77How 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

840 PIERCE ST

GARY, IN 46402
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,536 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$150K
$116K low$184K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$486 (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.$35,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²

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 · 0.6 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Gary Middle School for the Visual and Preforming ArtsD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.6 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

840 Pierce 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 more than 95% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Gary 46402
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Gary 46402

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
$18K$199K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$150,000
CheaperTypical $64,611Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $46Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,476 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 840 Pierce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46402Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,00095% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9891% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²54% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac95% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than195396% of homes35% of homes

About 840 Pierce St

How much is 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN is $150,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $115,700 to $184,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN last sell?

840 Pierce St, Gary, IN last sold on Mar 19, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN?

840 Pierce St, Gary, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN built?

840 Pierce St, Gary, IN was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN?

840 Pierce 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 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46402?

Among the 2,090 homes in Gary 46402, it is worth more than 95% of them ($150,000 against a typical $64,611), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($98 against a typical $46), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,476 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (1953 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 23% 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 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 840 Pierce St, Gary, IN was $486. The county assessed it at $35,200.

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