Lake County property record for 7542 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,013 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,755 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-26-32-0131-0021 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-32-0131-0021 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,013 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-32-0131-0021 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263201310021 |
| Street Address | 7542 TAPPER AVE |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-3050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CALUMET LAWN ADD. L.22 BL.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CALUMET LAWN ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
7542 Tapper Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2002.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7542 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2002 |
| 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 | $153,500 Land $25,800 Building $127,700 | $153,500 Land $25,800 Building $127,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,755.00 | ||
| 2023 | $128,600 (+6.28%) Land $27,100 Building $101,500 | $128,600 (+6.28%) Land $27,100 Building $101,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,000 Land $27,100 Building $93,900 | $121,000 Land $27,100 Building $93,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7542 Tapper Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1981–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 7542 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 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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