Lake County property record for 5520 Claude Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 460 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $262 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0053-0042 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0053-0042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 460 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,600 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0053-0042 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263600530042 |
| Street Address | 5520 CLAUDE AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E. W. SOHLS 4TH ADD. LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | E W SOHLS 4TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
5520 Claude Ave is owned and occupied 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 |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5520 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000038920 |
| 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 | $138,100 Land $14,700 Building $123,400 | $138,100 Land $14,700 Building $123,400 | |
| 2024 | $262.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,400 (+6.83%) Land $14,000 Building $92,400 | $106,400 (+6.83%) Land $14,000 Building $92,400 | |
| 2022 | $166.00 | $99,600 Land $14,000 Building $85,600 | $99,600 Land $14,000 Building $85,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5520 Claude 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 5520 Claude 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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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