Lake County property record for 4242 Torrence Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,170 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-32-0042-0028 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-32-0042-0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,306 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,148 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4242 TORRENCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46327-1430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BETZ 3RD ADD. L.24 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETZ 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
4242 Torrence Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4242 TORRENCE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46327-1430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $254,200 Land $19,800 Building $234,400 | $254,200 Land $19,800 Building $234,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,170.00 | ||
| 2023 | $173,700 (+6.96%) Land $17,900 Building $155,800 | $173,700 (+6.96%) Land $17,900 Building $155,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,927.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,400 Land $17,900 Building $144,500 | $162,400 Land $17,900 Building $144,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4242 Torrence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 4242 Torrence Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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