Lake County property record for 4938 Walnut Ave, Hammond, IN 46327
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,238 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0268-0012 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0268-0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,748 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0268-0012 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263402680012 |
| Street Address | 4938 WALNUT AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46327-1766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LA SALLE ADD. L.12 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA SALLE ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
4938 Walnut Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10420 TOWLE ST, DYER, IN 46311-0049 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000040581 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4938 WALNUT AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46327-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000032825 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 032825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4938 WALNUT AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46327-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000032826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 032826 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $107,800 Land $15,200 Building $92,600 | $107,800 Land $15,200 Building $92,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,238.00 | ||
| 2023 | $79,900 (+4.72%) Land $14,700 Building $65,200 | $79,900 (+4.72%) Land $14,700 Building $65,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,044.00 | $76,300 Land $14,700 Building $61,600 | $76,300 Land $14,700 Building $61,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4938 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 4938 Walnut 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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