Lake County property record for 5643 Walter Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,173 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-02-36-483-051.000-023 |
| Primary APN | 45-02-36-483-051.000-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,952 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5643 WALTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | H.W. SOHL'S 5TH ADD BL.3 LOT 37 & S.1/2 OF LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | H W SOHLS 5TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37,38 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
5643 Walter Ave, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5643 WALTER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 065513 |
| 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 | $7,600 Land $7,600 | $7,600 Land $7,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,173.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,200 (-) Land $21,200 | $21,200 (-) Land $21,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,994.00 | $21,200 Land $21,200 | $21,200 Land $21,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5643 Walter 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 5643 Walter 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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