Lake County property record for 256 Douglas St, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,419 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0227-0020 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0227-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.173 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 007-26-36-0227-0020 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263602270020 |
| Street Address | 256 DOUGLAS ST |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-1960 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | TOWLE & YOUNGS ADD. L.17 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWLE & YOUNGS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13551 S BRAINARD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1873 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-515409 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 DOUGLAS ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000015409 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-515409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13551 S BRAINARD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633-1873 |
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 | $37,300 (-) Land $37,300 | $37,300 (-) Land $37,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,419.00 (+1,442.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $37,300 (+1,392%) Land $37,300 | $37,300 (+1,392%) Land $37,300 | |
| 2022 | $92.00 | $2,500 Land $2,500 | $2,500 Land $2,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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