Lake County property record for 7538 Jefferson Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,920 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-26-32-0136-0020 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-32-0136-0020 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,920 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-32-0136-0020 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263201360020 |
| Street Address | 7538 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-2630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALUMET TERRACE L.23 BL.1 ALL L.24 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALUMET TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 21600 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7538 JEFFERSON AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-2630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009 044516 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $180,500 (+28.65%) Land $23,400 Building $157,100 | $180,500 (+28.65%) Land $23,400 Building $157,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,920.00 (+12.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,300 (+5.33%) Land $23,400 Building $116,900 | $140,300 (+5.33%) Land $23,400 Building $116,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,701.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,200 Land $23,400 Building $109,800 | $133,200 Land $23,400 Building $109,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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 | 6 (1980–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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