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7124 Forest Ave, Hammond, IN 46324 Property Records

Lake County property record for 7124 Forest Ave, Hammond, IN 46324

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$274,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill$3,055 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN007-26-33-0112-0008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-26-33-0112-0008
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-12-351-010.000-023
  • 263301120008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,312 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,156 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-26-33-0112-0008
Old Parcel Number263301120008
Street Address7124 FOREST AVE
CityHAMMOND
StateIN
Zip46324-1810
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFOREST HEIGHTS L.8
Legal SubdivisionFOREST HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract21500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Forest-Ivanhoe Residential Historic District
listed 2010 · 25 contributing resources · NRIS 10000124

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

7124 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address7124 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1810
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 16, 2015
Deed Document Number2023-503584
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 6, 2023
Property Address7124 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1810
Document Number0000003584
Map ReferenceMB 21 PG 54
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2023
Instrument2023-503584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7124 FOREST AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-1810

Mortgage

Document Number0000003585
DateFeb 6, 2023
Instrument2023-503585
Lender
NameCME LENDING GROUP LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityHammond City
Unified School DistrictHammond School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$264,300 Land $32,100 Building $232,200$264,300 Land $32,100 Building $232,200
2024$3,055.00
2023$220,700 (+4.3%) Land $27,900 Building $192,800$220,700 (+4.3%) Land $27,900 Building $192,800
2022$2,852.00 Homeowner's exemption$211,600 Land $27,900 Building $183,700$211,600 Land $27,900 Building $183,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 7124 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1981–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 22
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Feb 2018 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding, May 2002 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1990 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 7124 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2020
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.

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