Lake County property record for 5949 Birch Ave, Hammond, IN 46320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.633 acres (27,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,843 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,173 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0143-0023 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0143-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,572 sqft (0.633 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 244 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5949 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46320-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STANDARD ADD. LOTS 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23 & 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | STANDARD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
5949 Birch Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 SUMMER ST, HAMMOND, IN 46320-2215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008366 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $135,200 Land $62,000 Building $73,200 | $135,200 Land $62,000 Building $73,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,173.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,400 (+2.48%) Land $109,100 Building $52,300 | $161,400 (+2.48%) Land $109,100 Building $52,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,220.00 | $157,500 Land $109,100 Building $48,400 | $157,500 Land $109,100 Building $48,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5949 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.
The area around 5949 Birch 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 |
|---|
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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