Lake County property record for 1537 Shell St, Hammond, IN 46320 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,360 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,446 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,483,700 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,082 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0188-0023 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0188-0023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 830 sqft |
| Basement Area | 830 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,446 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1537 SHELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TEWES PARK ADD. L.23 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEWES PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 007-26-36-0188-0023
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 07, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Mar 07, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jun 05, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 04, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 05, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 05, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 04, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201933845 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051972 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000036623 |
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| Date | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-536623 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000009864 |
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| Date | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-509864 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 05, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000033845 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 033845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000033846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 033846 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PALATINE, IL 60074 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 04, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000068553 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 68553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 9756 S DAMEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606431629, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1629 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1537 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000051972 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 51972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6916 SWAN LN SCHERERVILLE IN 463754476, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-4476 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Hammond City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,800 (+25.68%) Land $15,700 Building $179,100 | $194,800 (+25.68%) Land $15,700 Building $179,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,082.00 (+8.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,000 (+5.8%) Land $15,800 Building $139,200 | $155,000 (+5.8%) Land $15,800 Building $139,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,913.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,500 Land $15,800 Building $130,700 | $146,500 Land $15,800 Building $130,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 180890205001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 565 locations within about half a mile of this property
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