Lake County property record for 7637 Tapper Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,965 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,967 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0484-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0484-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,898 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Basement Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,064 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7637 TAPPER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-3020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WISTERIA L.18 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WISTERIA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
7637 Tapper Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7637 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OCMBC INC |
| May 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023507189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7637 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3020 |
| Document Number | 0000007189 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-507189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7637 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3020 |
| Document Number | 0000007190 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-507190 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7637 TAPPER AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3020 |
| Document Number | 0000019036 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-519036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 E 169TH PL, 810, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-3032 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 14424 MIDDLEFIELD LN, ODESSA, FL 33556-3629 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $170,800 Land $31,100 Building $139,700 | $170,800 Land $31,100 Building $139,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,967.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,600 (+6.1%) Land $32,900 Building $109,700 | $142,600 (+6.1%) Land $32,900 Building $109,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,601.00 (-43.22%) | $134,400 Land $32,900 Building $101,500 | $134,400 Land $32,900 Building $101,500 |
| 2021 | $6,342.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7637 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 7637 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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