Lake County property record for 6540 McCook Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,303 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0215-0015 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0215-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,564 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6540 MCCOOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46323-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KAPLAN TURNER MEYN PARK, S. PT. OF LOT 14 BL. 4 N. 4 FT. OF LOT 15 BL. 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNER MEYN PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
6540 McCook Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2544 FOSSIL STONE RD, DYER, IN 46311-1956 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201134898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2011034898 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $96,000 Land $15,600 Building $80,400 | $96,000 Land $15,600 Building $80,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,303.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,300 (+5.65%) Land $15,600 Building $66,700 | $82,300 (+5.65%) Land $15,600 Building $66,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,087.00 (-38.78%) | $77,900 Land $15,600 Building $62,300 | $77,900 Land $15,600 Building $62,300 |
| 2021 | $3,409.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6540 McCook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2007 · 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 6540 McCook 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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