Lake County property record for 256 173rd St, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,402 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-35-0069-0024 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-35-0069-0024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,210 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-35-0069-0024 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263500690024 |
| Street Address | 256 173RD ST |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-2510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MERCHANTS ADD. E. 21 FT. L.24 ALL L.25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCHANTS ADD/HAMMOND |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
The current owner of 256 173rd St acquired it in February 2011.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 173RD ST, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008731 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Hammond City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,700 Land $30,900 Building $130,800 | $161,700 Land $30,900 Building $130,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,402.00 | ||
| 2023 | $150,300 (+5.03%) Land $29,300 Building $121,000 | $150,300 (+5.03%) Land $29,300 Building $121,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,182.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,100 Land $29,300 Building $113,800 | $143,100 Land $29,300 Building $113,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 173rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1981–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 256 173rd St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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