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7420 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324 Property Records

Lake County property record for 7420 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$114,600 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$1,775 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN007-26-32-0117-0002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-26-32-0117-0002
Alternative APNs
  • 45-07-18-103-041.000-023
  • 263201170002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,880 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
Basement Area960 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address7420 TAPPER AVE
CityHAMMOND
StateIN
Zip46324-2716
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCALUMET HIGHLANDS L.2 BL.3
Legal SubdivisionCALUMET
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group5
Census Block5006
Census Tract21700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address7420 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2716
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201865990
Prior Transfer DateSep 18, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000065990
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateSep 25, 2018
Property Address7420 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2716
Document Number0000065990
Map ReferenceMB18 PG23
Instrument DateSep 18, 2018
Instrument2018 065990
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2021
Title CompanyGREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7420 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2716

Mortgage

Document Number0000065991
DateSep 25, 2018
Instrument2018 065991
Lender
NameDIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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$159,900 (+23%) Land $22,200 Building $137,700$159,900 (+23%) Land $22,200 Building $137,700
2024$1,775.00 (+15.18%)
2023$130,000 (+6.47%) Land $21,600 Building $108,400$130,000 (+6.47%) Land $21,600 Building $108,400
2022$1,541.00 Homeowner's exemption$122,100 Land $21,600 Building $100,500$122,100 Land $21,600 Building $100,500

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 ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2007–2008)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 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

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 756 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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