Lake County property record for 539 138th St, Hammond, IN 46327
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $56,300 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,783 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-33-0212-0005 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-33-0212-0005 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,398 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 778 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,703 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 64 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 539 138TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46327-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOUGLAS PARK MANOR, RESUB. OF L.13 TO 25 BL.7 LOT E |
| Legal Subdivision | DOUGLAS PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | E |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4071 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
539 138th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 138TH ST, HAMMOND, IN 46327-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201574316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2014033964 |
| 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 | $144,000 Land $19,300 Building $124,700 | $144,000 Land $19,300 Building $124,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,783.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,200 (+5.92%) Land $24,500 Building $75,700 | $100,200 (+5.92%) Land $24,500 Building $75,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,535.00 | $94,600 Land $24,500 Building $70,100 | $94,600 Land $24,500 Building $70,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 138th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 539 138th St 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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