7221 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324 Property Records

Lake County property record for 7221 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,052 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,625 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$181,800 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,242 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-26-32-0087-0008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-26-32-0087-0008`
Alternative APNs	`45-07-07-380-005.000-023` `263200870008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,052 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,102 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,050 sqft
Basement Area	1,050 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,625 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 45 ft wide
View / Lot	Alley
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	7221 TAPPER AVE
City	HAMMOND
State	IN
Zip	46324-2403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BUENA VISTA ADD. L.8 BL.5 N2. OF L.9 BL.5
Legal Subdivision	BUENA VISTA ADD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4015
Census Tract	21700

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	7221 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 29, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 27, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20206865
Prior Transfer Date	May 25, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000032301
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jan 28, 2020
Property Address	7221 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403
Document Number	0000006865
Map Reference	MB 18 PG 31
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	2020 006865
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7221 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006866
Date	Jan 28, 2020
Instrument	2020 006866

Lender

Name	DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2050

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2019
Property Address	7221 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403
Document Number	0000047069
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2019
Instrument	47069
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7221 TAPPER AVE HAMMOND IN 463242403, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2017
Property Address	7221 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403
Document Number	0000038811
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2017
Instrument	38811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7221 TAPPER AVE HAMMOND IN 463242403, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2403

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	North Township
Municipality	Hammond City
Unified School District	Hammond School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$200,700 (+23.05%) Land $24,400 Building $176,300	$200,700 (+23.05%) Land $24,400 Building $176,300
2024	$2,242.00 (+12.95%)
2023		$163,100 (+6.67%) Land $24,400 Building $138,700	$163,100 (+6.67%) Land $24,400 Building $138,700
2022	$1,985.00 Homeowner's exemption	$152,900 Land $24,400 Building $128,500	$152,900 Land $24,400 Building $128,500

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

Flood

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	Aug 2007 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 756 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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