Lake County property record for 6432 Forest Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,249 (2024) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0226-0011 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0226-0011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0226-0011 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263402260011 |
| Street Address | 6432 FOREST AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-1015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KENWOOD ADD. L.14 BL.9 ALL L.15 BL.9 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Forest-Southview Residential Historic District listed 2010 · 40 contributing resources · NRIS 10000778 |
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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 6432 Forest Ave acquired it in March 2006.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6432 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006 024776 |
| 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 | $210,800 Land $35,300 Building $175,500 | $210,800 Land $35,300 Building $175,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,249.00 | ||
| 2023 | $162,800 (+2.97%) Land $36,100 Building $126,700 | $162,800 (+2.97%) Land $36,100 Building $126,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,056.00 Homeowner's exemption | $158,100 Land $36,100 Building $122,000 | $158,100 Land $36,100 Building $122,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 6432 Forest Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| 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 6432 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 | CALUMET CITY serves 37,000 people · EPA ID IL0310390 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2019 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
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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