Lake County property record for 6237 Forest Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,644 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,190 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,285 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0219-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0219-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,644 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 1,747 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,747 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,190 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0219-0018 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263402190018 |
| Street Address | 6237 FOREST AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-1010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KENWOOD ADD. BL.2 LOTS 22 & 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,23 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest-Moraine Residential Historic District listed 2010 · 108 contributing resources · NRIS 10000777 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
6237 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6237 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006448 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6237 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1010 |
| Document Number | 0000006448 |
| Map Reference | PL 10 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-006448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6237 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1010 |
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 | $301,900 Land $42,200 Building $259,700 | $301,900 Land $42,200 Building $259,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,285.00 | ||
| 2023 | $240,200 (+2.78%) Land $46,900 Building $193,300 | $240,200 (+2.78%) Land $46,900 Building $193,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,150.00 (-40.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $233,700 Land $46,900 Building $186,800 | $233,700 Land $46,900 Building $186,800 |
| 2021 | $5,321.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6237 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 6237 Forest 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 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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