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$103,526$62 / 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 86How 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

855 COLFAX ST

GARY, IN 46406
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,680 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.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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

$104K
$89K low$118K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$904 (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.$75,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,000

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.11 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
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.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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, Attached

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46406These 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.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.84%
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.30%
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.9,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,900
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55,375
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

855 Colfax 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 86% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Lake County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Gary 46406
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Gary 46406

What homes are worth in Gary 46406

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

This home
$31K$194K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Gary 46406.

How it measures up in Gary 46406

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46406.

Estimated value$103,526
CheaperTypical $72,512Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$62
CheaperTypical $64Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,146 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 855 Colfax St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46406Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,52679% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6247% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²75% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac76% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than196889% of homes56% of homes

About 855 Colfax St

How much is 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN is $103,526 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,009 to $118,043. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN last sell?

855 Colfax St, Gary, IN last sold on Jul 18, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN?

855 Colfax St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN built?

855 Colfax St, Gary, IN was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN?

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

How does 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46406?

Among the 3,579 homes in Gary 46406, it is worth more than 79% of them ($103,526 against a typical $72,512), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($62 against a typical $64), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,146 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1968 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 14% 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 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 855 Colfax St, Gary, IN was $904. The county assessed it at $75,000.

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