ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-06
ZIP 46408 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
46 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 46408 (Gary), Indiana. Sourced directly from Lake County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 55.6% absentee owners — share of 46408 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- $105,726 median property value in court-filed properties in this ZIP.
- 50.0% Divorce — dominant filing category in ZIP 46408.
- 75-day median resolution time — cases move quickly in this ZIP.
- 6.5% post-filing sale rate — share of 46408 properties that transacted after their court filing.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 23 | 50.0% |
| Foreclosure | 15 | 32.6% |
| Probate / Estate | 6 | 13.0% |
| Guardianship | 2 | 4.3% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 6 |
| 2024-Q2 | 3 |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 |
| 2025-Q2 | 1 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 10 |
| 2026-Q2 | 12 |
| 2026-Q3 | 11 |
Property values in ZIP 46408
Based on 41 properties with an estimated property value from county assessor records.
Case outcomes in ZIP 46408
48.8% of tracked cases (21 of 43) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 75 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Dismissed | 10 |
| Judgment entered | 10 |
| Sheriff sale | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
6.5% of trackable properties in ZIP 46408 (3 of 46) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median time from filing to sale: 445 days. 67% of sales were filing-driven.
Related areas
ZIP 46408 (Gary) falls within Lake County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Lake County Intelligence Report · Lake County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Indiana: 46410 · 46406 · 46405 · 46404 · 46403.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 46408?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 46 property-related court filings in ZIP code 46408 in Gary, Indiana. These are sourced directly from Lake County court dockets and include: Divorce (23), Foreclosure (15), Probate / Estate (6). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 46408?+
In ZIP 46408, the filing breakdown is: Divorce (23, 50.0%); Foreclosure (15, 32.6%); Probate / Estate (6, 13.0%); Guardianship (2, 4.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in ZIP 46408 court filings?+
The median estimated property value for court-filed properties in ZIP 46408 is $105,726, based on 41 properties with county tax-assessor data. The middle 50% of properties range from $71,308 to $154,114 in estimated property value. Values are sourced from public assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in ZIP 46408?+
Tracked court cases in ZIP 46408 resolve in a median of 75 days, moving quickly. 48.8% of tracked cases (21 of 43) have reached a resolution.
Do properties in ZIP 46408 sell after a court filing?+
6.5% of trackable properties in ZIP 46408 (3 of 46) have recorded a confirmed sale after their court filing. Sales close a median of 445 days after the court filing.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 46408 have absentee owners?+
55.6% of court-filed properties in ZIP 46408 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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View Lake County availabilityCite: Keystone Court Data, "ZIP 46408 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-10-06, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/46408-foreclosure-data