5531 Claude Ave, Hammond, IN 46320 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5531 Claude Ave, Hammond, IN 46320

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,600 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$133,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,254 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Second Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-26-36-0046-0030`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-26-36-0046-0030`
Alternative APNs	`45-02-36-479-009.000-023` `263600460030`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,760 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,640 sqft
Basement Area	880 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1907
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,600 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions	104 ft deep x 25 ft wide
Garage Area	2,640 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE
City	HAMMOND
State	IN
Zip	46320-2039
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SOHLS 2ND ADD. LOT 33, BLOCK 3
Legal Subdivision	SOHLS 2ND ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	33
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	20700

Owner

5531 Claude Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Lake County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
May 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOP
Sep 16, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Sep 16, 2021	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
Oct 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023514018
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028011
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Document Number	0000014017
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 12
Instrument Date	May 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-514017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014019
Date	May 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-514019

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	May 10, 2023
Property Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Document Number	0000014018
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 12
Instrument Date	May 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-514018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014020
Date	May 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-514020

Lender

Name	INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOP
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	108 Months
Due	May 5, 2032

September 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2021
Property Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Document Number	0000028011
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-528011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039

September 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2021
Property Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Document Number	0000028012
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-528012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2018
Property Address	5531 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039
Document Number	0000068499
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2018
Instrument	68499
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3226 LAPORTE ST HIGHLAND IN 463221431, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1431

Mortgage

Document Number	68500
Date	Oct 4, 2018
Instrument	68500

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 3, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	North Township
Municipality	Hammond City
Unified School District	Hammond School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$169,900 Land $14,700 Building $155,200	$169,900 Land $14,700 Building $155,200
2024	$1,254.00
2023		$96,300 (+6.76%) Land $14,000 Building $82,300	$96,300 (+6.76%) Land $14,000 Building $82,300
2022	$5,449.00 (+1.04%)	$90,200 Land $14,000 Building $76,200	$90,200 Land $14,000 Building $76,200
2021	$5,393.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5531 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5531 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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