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839 AMES ST

HAMMOND, IN 46320
4
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,016 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,769 (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.$188,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$169,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.1 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central

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

E
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Hammond Central High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Henry W. Eggers Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Hammond School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46320These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,767 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,669
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,439
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

839 Ames 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Hammond 46320
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Lake County

How it measures up in Hammond 46320

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hammond 46320.

Living area3,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 839 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHammond 46320Lake County
Living areabigger than3,016 ft²94% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac60% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than194177% of homes20% of homes

About 839 Ames St

When did 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN last sell?

839 Ames St, Hammond, IN last sold on Jul 23, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN?

839 Ames St, Hammond, IN has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,016 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN built?

839 Ames St, Hammond, IN was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN?

839 Ames St, Hammond, IN is assigned to Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Hammond Central High School (high), rated D; Henry W. Eggers Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Hammond School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN compare to other homes in Hammond 46320?

Among the 3,520 homes in Hammond 46320, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,016 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1941 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 839 Ames St, Hammond, IN was $3,769. The county assessed it at $188,100.

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