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972 WHITCOMB ST

GARY, IN 46404
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,220 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$298 (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.$3,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,200

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.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
McCullough AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi

District: Gary Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46404These 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.147
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,738 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,229
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,379
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

972 Whitcomb 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.

  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Gary 46404

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gary 46404.

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 972 Whitcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46404Lake County
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²40% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac15% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than193826% of homes17% of homes

About 972 Whitcomb St

How big is 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN built?

972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN is assigned to McCullough Academy (elementary), rated D+; West Side Leadership Academy (high), rated F; 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 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46404?

Among the 6,441 homes in Gary 46404, it is bigger than 40% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1938 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 972 Whitcomb St, Gary, IN was $298. The county assessed it at $3,200.

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