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$149,965$90 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $139,300 on Jul 5, 2022

261 FLORENCE ST

HAMMOND, IN 46324
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,668 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$150K
$145K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$139,300 · Jul 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,788 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$154,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$138,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thomas A. Edison Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Henry W. Eggers Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Hammond Central High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Hammond School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46324These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,203 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,705
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

261 Florence St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Hammond 46324
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Hammond 46324
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Hammond 46324
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Hammond 46324
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Hammond 46324

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$99K$303K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Hammond 46324.

How it measures up in Hammond 46324

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hammond 46324.

Estimated value$149,965
CheaperTypical $183,020Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$90
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,668 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,284 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 261 Florence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHammond 46324Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$149,96519% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9013% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,668 ft²70% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac14% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192417% of homes10% of homes

About 261 Florence St

How much is 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN is $149,965 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $144,895 to $155,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN last sell?

261 Florence St, Hammond, IN last sold on Jul 5, 2022 for $139,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN?

261 Florence St, Hammond, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,668 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN built?

261 Florence St, Hammond, IN was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN?

261 Florence St, Hammond, IN is assigned to Thomas A. Edison Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Henry W. Eggers Middle School (middle), rated D-; Hammond Central High School (high). All sit in Hammond School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN compare to other homes in Hammond 46324?

Among the 7,705 homes in Hammond 46324, it is worth more than 19% of them ($149,965 against a typical $183,020), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($90 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,668 ft² against a typical 1,284 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1924 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Florence St, Hammond, IN was $1,788. The county assessed it at $154,300.

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