Lake County property record for 5838 Wallace Rd, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,002 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0285-0020 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0285-0020 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 582 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0285-0020 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263402850020 |
| Street Address | 5838 WALLACE RD |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYNDORA ADD. L.21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNDORA ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pullman-Standard Historic District listed 2012 · 123 contributing resources · NRIS 12000186 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 5838 Wallace Rd acquired it in August 2011.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5838 WALLACE RD, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045994 |
| 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 | $135,300 Land $17,400 Building $117,900 | $135,300 Land $17,400 Building $117,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,002.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,800 (+6.44%) Land $17,200 Building $88,600 | $105,800 (+6.44%) Land $17,200 Building $88,600 | |
| 2022 | $952.00 | $99,400 Land $17,200 Building $82,200 | $99,400 Land $17,200 Building $82,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5838 Wallace Rd 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 risk around 5838 Wallace Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 491 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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