Lake County property record for 1557 Shell St, Hammond, IN 46320 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 700 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,211 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0188-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0188-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,398 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0188-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263601880018 |
| Street Address | 1557 SHELL ST |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TEWES PARK LOT 18 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEWEST PARK ADD HAMMOND |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 007-26-36-0188-0018
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1557 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1557 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000020070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-020070 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1557 SHELL ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000074910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 074910 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,200 (+36.04%) Land $26,700 Building $100,500 | $127,200 (+36.04%) Land $26,700 Building $100,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,211.00 (+14.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $93,500 (+5.17%) Land $27,600 Building $65,900 | $93,500 (+5.17%) Land $27,600 Building $65,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,062.00 | $88,900 Land $27,600 Building $61,300 | $88,900 Land $27,600 Building $61,300 |
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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