Lake County property record for 7720 Birch Dr, Hammond, IN 46324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,345 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,859 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-26-32-0197-0016 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-32-0197-0016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 992 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,345 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-32-0197-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263201970016 |
| Street Address | 7720 BIRCH DR |
| City | HAMMOND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46324-3350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEVERLY 6TH ADD. L.16 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEVERLY 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 21800 |
7720 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1998.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7720 BIRCH DR, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 7720 BIRCH DR, HAMMOND, IN 46324-3350 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-513429 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2042 |
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 | $158,500 Land $34,800 Building $123,700 | $158,500 Land $34,800 Building $123,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,859.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,000 (+32.42%) Land $34,800 Building $101,200 | $136,000 (+32.42%) Land $34,800 Building $101,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,700 Land $34,800 Building $67,900 | $102,700 Land $34,800 Building $67,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7720 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 10 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · other causes |
| 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 7720 Birch Dr 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 521 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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