Lake County property record for 6940 Monroe Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,306 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,695 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-35-0040-0004 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-35-0040-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,306 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,280 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-35-0040-0004 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263500400004 |
| Street Address | 6940 MONROE AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAPLEWOOD ADD. L.4 & L.5 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEWOOD ADD/HAMMOND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 21600 |
6940 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6940 MONROE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-535624 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6940 MONROE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000035624 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-535624 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6940 MONROE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000035625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-535625 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
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 | $317,500 Land $43,400 Building $274,100 | $317,500 Land $43,400 Building $274,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,695.00 | ||
| 2023 | $266,100 (+3%) Land $45,100 Building $221,000 | $266,100 (+3%) Land $45,100 Building $221,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,732.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,700 Land $45,100 Building $159,600 | $204,700 Land $45,100 Building $159,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6940 Monroe 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 6940 Monroe 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 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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