Lake County property record for 5936 Birch Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,938 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0143-0040 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0143-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,134 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,916 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0143-0040 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263601430040 |
| Street Address | 5936 BIRCH AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | STANDARD ADD. L.40 ALL L.41 & 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANDARD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5936 BIRCH AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009616 |
| 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 | $189,100 (+33.83%) Land $23,400 Building $165,700 | $189,100 (+33.83%) Land $23,400 Building $165,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,938.00 (-20.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $141,300 (+6.64%) Land $23,200 Building $118,100 | $141,300 (+6.64%) Land $23,200 Building $118,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,976.00 | $132,500 Land $23,200 Building $109,300 | $132,500 Land $23,200 Building $109,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% 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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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