Lake County property record for 5355 Kent Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $841 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-35-0077-0010 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-35-0077-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,990 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5355 KENT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MICHIGAN AVE. ADD. L.9 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHIGAN AVE. ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
5355 Kent Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5355 KENT AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201673006 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1983 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2006037291 |
| 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 | $109,300 Land $15,300 Building $94,000 | $109,300 Land $15,300 Building $94,000 | |
| 2024 | $841.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,100 (+5.55%) Land $15,400 Building $60,700 | $76,100 (+5.55%) Land $15,400 Building $60,700 | |
| 2022 | $780.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,100 Land $15,400 Building $56,700 | $72,100 Land $15,400 Building $56,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5355 Kent 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.
The area around 5355 Kent 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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