City Report · 2026-10-05
Gary, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
1821 property-related court filings tracked in Gary (Lake County). Sourced directly from Indiana court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 47.8% off-site owners — share of Gary filings where the owner's mailing address differs from the property.
- $95,550 median estimated property value across Gary filings with property-enrichment data.
- 31.3% of filings are Divorce — the dominant lead category in Gary.
- 92-day median case resolution time — cases move at a moderate pace in Gary.
- 5.0% post-filing sale rate — share of Gary properties that sold after their court filing.
About Gary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 69,093 at the 2020 census, making it Indiana's eleventh-most populous city. The city has been historically dominated by major industrial activity and is home to U.S. Steel's Gary Works, the largest steel mill complex in North America. Gary is located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Chicago. The city is the western gateway to the Indiana Dunes National Park, and is within the Chicago area.
Source: Wikipedia
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | 570 | 31.3% |
| Partition | 468 | 25.7% |
| Pre-Foreclosure | 390 | 21.4% |
| Probate | 292 | 16.0% |
| Guardianship | 101 | 5.5% |
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Top ZIP codes in Gary
| ZIP code | Filings |
|---|---|
| 46408 | 392 |
| 46404 | 364 |
| 46403 | 259 |
| 46407 | 244 |
| 46409 | 223 |
Filing volume by month
| Month | Filings |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 45 |
| Jun 2026 | 26 |
| Jul 2026 | 45 |
| Aug 2026 | 17 |
| Sep 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 2026 (partial) | 3 |
Property values in Gary
Based on 116 properties with assessed-value data from county tax records.
Case outcomes in Gary
42.1% of tracked cases (59 of 140) have reached a resolution. Median time to resolution: 92 days.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Judgment entered | 23 |
| Dismissed | 21 |
| Sheriff sale | 12 |
| Settled / consent order | 2 |
| Default judgment | 1 |
Post-filing property sales
5.0% of trackable properties in Gary (7 of 141) have recorded a sale after the court filing. Median sale price: $223,500. Median time from filing to sale: 237 days. 71% of sales were filing-driven (sold AFTER the court filing).
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Gary sits within Lake County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Lake County Court Filings Intelligence Report · Lake County subscription & coverage page.
Frequently asked questions
How many property-related court filings are tracked in Gary, Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,821 property-related court filings in Gary, sourced directly from Lake County court dockets. The filings include Divorce (570), Partition (468), Pre-Foreclosure (390).
What types of court cases does Keystone track in Gary?+
Court filings tracked in Gary include: Divorce (570 filings, 31.3%); Partition (468 filings, 25.7%); Pre-Foreclosure (390 filings, 21.4%); Probate (292 filings, 16.0%); Guardianship (101 filings, 5.5%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.
What is the typical property value in Gary court filings?+
The median estimated property value across Gary court filings with property-enrichment data is $95,550. The middle 50% of properties range from $66,000 to $130,200 in assessed value. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.
How long do court cases take to resolve in Gary?+
Court cases in Gary resolve in a median of 92 days, moving at a moderate pace. 42.1% of tracked cases (59 of 140) have reached a resolution.
Do properties sell after a court filing in Gary?+
Yes. 5.0% of trackable properties in Gary (7 of 141) have recorded a sale after their court filing. The median post-filing sale price is $223,500. Sales occur a median of 237 days after the court filing.
Which Gary ZIP codes have the most court filings?+
The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Gary are: 46408 (392 filings), 46404 (364 filings), 46403 (259 filings), 46407 (244 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.
What share of Gary court-filed properties have out-of-state owners?+
47.8% of court-filed properties in Gary have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Out-of-state or absentee owners may face additional challenges managing distressed properties remotely.
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