Lake County property record for 6541 McCook Ave, Hammond, IN 46323
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $212,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0214-0024 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0214-0024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6541 MCCOOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46323-1532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KAPLAN TURNER MEYN PARK ALL L.24 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURNER MEYN PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
6541 McCook Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6541 MCCOOK AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-1532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024536613 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084759 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6541 MCCOOK AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-1532 |
| Document Number | 0000084759 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 84759 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 S 400 W LA PORTE IN 463507222, LA PORTE, IN 46350-7222 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6541 MCCOOK AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-1532 |
| Document Number | 0000084760 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 84760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 242 S 400 W LA PORTE IN 463507222, LA PORTE, IN 46350-7222 |
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 | $192,800 Land $22,700 Building $170,100 | $192,800 Land $22,700 Building $170,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,980.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,300 (+4.61%) Land $22,700 Building $47,600 | $70,300 (+4.61%) Land $22,700 Building $47,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,800.00 | $67,200 Land $22,700 Building $44,500 | $67,200 Land $22,700 Building $44,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6541 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 6541 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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