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Property Description
SOUTH HAMMOND! OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! This SPACIOUS, and SOLIDLY built home, is READY for your MODERN UPDATES. 3bd/2bth, w/ FULL BSMT, GARAGE, and LARGE FENCED-IN BACKYARD. This truly is a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. CONVENIENTLY, LOCATED IN THE DESIRABLE BUENA VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD, JUST ONE AND A HALF MILES, FROM PURDUE UNIVERSITY NW. EASY ACCESS TO CHICAGO AND I-80/94, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, MEDICAL FACILITIES, AND MORE. It is WELL BUILT, AND READY TO BE RESTORED! JUST BRING YOUR DECORATING IDEAS, and watch the MAGIC happen. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS, are hiding under carpeting, just waiting for their luster, to shine again. CHARMING BAY WINDOWS in the dining, and living rooms add a touch of elegance, and beauty. The dining room has a BUILT IN CHINA CABINET, and there are other NOSTALGIC BUILT-INS THROUGHOUT. This is a perfect project for an owner occupant to create a beautiful forever home, with INSTANT EQUITY POTENTIAL or renovate and re-sell. Transform this well built home into a standout neighborhood beauty. Bring your contractor, your vision, and your highest and best offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7236 Howard Ave
General
- Price: $194,900
- Taxes: $1,572 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 842273
- Updated: Today (7/14/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters
- Appliances: Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved, On Street, Garage Faces Side, Alley Access
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: North
- Subdivision: Buena Vista Add
- Driving Directions: Calumet Ave to 173rd St / East to Howard / North to home (the street sign is partially hidden by tree limbs). Howard street is four or five streets off of Calumet.
School Information
- High School District: Hammond
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 4,350
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1302
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,670
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Near Public Transit, Front Yard, Few Trees
- Zoning: residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,572
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: BUENA VISTA ADD. L.27 BL.6 S. 15 FT. L.28 BL.6
- Property ID: 450707381020000023
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Schools
Schools serving 7236 Howard Ave
School District:Hammond School City
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thomas A Edison Elementary School 7025 Madison Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Charles N Scott Middle School 3635 173rd Street, Hammond, IN 46323 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Morton Senior High School 6915 Grand Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 7236 Howard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/14/2026
Listed
$194,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 7236 Howard Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,573
—
$157,200
10%
2024
$1,573
-75%
$142,400
10%
2023
$6,199
322%
$129,700
6%
2022
$1,469
58%
$122,300
11%
2020
$929
-1%
$110,400
17%
2019
$939
—
$94,200
4%
2019
$939
30%
$90,300
6%
2018
$725
2%
$85,400
3%
2017
$713
—
$82,600
3%
2017
$713
25%
$80,300
-1%
2016
$569
25%
$81,100
—
2015
$457
4%
$81,400
4%
2013
$439
34%
$78,300
5%
2012
$328
—
$74,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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7236 Howard Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 (MLS# 842273) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 0 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 7236 Howard Avenue is currently listed for $194,900 and was received on July 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 7236 Howard Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hammond? You can browse all Hammond real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

