Lake County property record for 5944 Birch Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 866 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0143-0036 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0143-0036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 866 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,550 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0143-0036 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263601430036 |
| Street Address | 5944 BIRCH AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STANDARD ADD. LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANDARD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
5944 Birch Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8305 KENNEDY AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1135 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015 057741 |
| 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 | $99,900 Land $12,100 Building $87,800 | $99,900 Land $12,100 Building $87,800 | |
| 2024 | $763.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,200 (+6.56%) Land $10,900 Building $57,300 | $68,200 (+6.56%) Land $10,900 Building $57,300 | |
| 2022 | $994.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,000 Land $10,900 Building $53,100 | $64,000 Land $10,900 Building $53,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5944 Birch 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 risk around 5944 Birch Ave is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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