Lake County property record for 5543 Claude Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $412 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0046-0024 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0046-0024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 007-26-36-0046-0024 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263600460024 |
| Street Address | 5543 CLAUDE AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2039 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Legal Description | SOHL'S 2ND ADD. L.27 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOHLS ADD 02 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
5543 Claude Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5925 CALUMET AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079788 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5543 CLAUDE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2039 |
| Document Number | 0000079788 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 79788 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $412.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,200 (-) Land $11,200 | $11,200 (-) Land $11,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,200 Land $11,200 | $11,200 Land $11,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5543 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 5543 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 |
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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 457 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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