Lake County property record for 5214 Howard Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 997 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0140-0046 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0140-0046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 997 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0140-0046 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263601400046 |
| Street Address | 5214 HOWARD AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-1313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STAFFORD & TRANKLES GROVE ADD. N. 15 FT. L.127 AND L.128 |
| Legal Subdivision | STAFFORD & TRANKLES GROVE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
The current owner of 5214 Howard Ave acquired it in August 2005.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5214 HOWARD AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005 069684 |
| 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 | $87,500 Land $16,500 Building $71,000 | $87,500 Land $16,500 Building $71,000 | |
| 2024 | $766.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,500 (+5.38%) Land $16,500 Building $52,000 | $68,500 (+5.38%) Land $16,500 Building $52,000 | |
| 2022 | $578.00 | $65,000 Land $16,500 Building $48,500 | $65,000 Land $16,500 Building $48,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5214 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5214 Howard Ave 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 593 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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