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$103,543$70 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

559 RUTLEDGE ST

GARY, IN 46404
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,470 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$104K
$91K low$116K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$103,543
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$82,834

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$791 (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.$93,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,400

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.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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
Beveridge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Side Leadership AcademyF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Bailly STEM AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

559 Rutledge 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 85% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Gary 46404

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

This home
$33K$263K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Gary 46404.

How it measures up in Gary 46404

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

Estimated value$103,543
CheaperTypical $95,359Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $80Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,226 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 559 Rutledge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGary 46404Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$103,54357% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7039% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²60% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac48% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than194744% of homes25% of homes

About 559 Rutledge St

How much is 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN is $103,543 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $91,467 to $115,619. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN?

559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN built?

559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN?

559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN is assigned to Beveridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN compare to other homes in Gary 46404?

Among the 6,454 homes in Gary 46404, it is worth more than 57% of them ($103,543 against a typical $95,359), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($70 against a typical $80), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,226 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 15% 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 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 559 Rutledge St, Gary, IN was $791. The county assessed it at $93,400.

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