Lake County property record for 7431 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,308 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,715 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-26-33-0098-0010 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-33-0098-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,308 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-33-0098-0010 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263300980010 |
| Street Address | 7431 TAPPER AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-2715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORD-ROXANA ADD. S.3 FT. L.9 BL.8 ALL L.10 BL.8 N. 17.50 FT. L.11 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORD-ROXANA ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
7431 Tapper Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2005.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7431 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005104574 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 7431 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000046791 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 046791 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2034 |
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 | $147,600 Land $29,200 Building $118,400 | $147,600 Land $29,200 Building $118,400 | |
| 2024 | $1,715.00 | ||
| 2023 | $125,800 (+5.89%) Land $31,700 Building $94,100 | $125,800 (+5.89%) Land $31,700 Building $94,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,800 Land $31,700 Building $87,100 | $118,800 Land $31,700 Building $87,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7431 Tapper Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 7431 Tapper 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 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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