6542 S Mccook Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323 (MLS# 839026)

6542 S Mccook Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323

$187,500

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,919 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,485 Status: Active

Current Price: $187,500 List Date: 5/16/2026 Last Modified: 5/17/2026

Overview

Description

Don't let the exterior fool you! This deceptively spacious rowhouse at almost 2000 sq ft in the Hessville area of Hammond offers far more room than expected. Featuring 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large bonus living space. This home provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The property has been recently freshened up and has been well maintained by the current owner, making it move-in ready with solid fundamentals. Enjoy the enclosed front porch and a shared 2.5 car garage, adding both charm and functionality. Located in Hessville, this property benefits from Hammond's lower property taxes making it an attractive option for both homeowners and investors. Conveniently situated near I-80/94, Calumet Avenue, and a variety of shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, with straightforward access to Chicago and surrounding Northwest Indiana areas and 10 minutes from the South Shore Line. Whether you're looking for an affordable primary residence with room to grow, or a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 839026

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 8
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 1829
Below Grade Finished Area: 90
Living Area: 1919
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1943
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size Square Feet: 3484.8
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator Basement: Storage Space; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: None Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Heating: Central; Forced Air Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Laminate Counters Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Levels: 2-Sty Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: Call Seller Direct; Combo Lot Features: Near Public Transit; Paved Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Alley Access; Detached; Driveway; On Street Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Agent Owned / Interest Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 187500
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Half Duplex
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: KEP Premier Properties LLC
Occupant Type: Vacant

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 6542
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Mccook
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46323
Subdivision Name: Russells 01 Add/Hammond

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Don't let the exterior fool you! This deceptively spacious rowhouse at almost 2000 sq ft in the Hessville area of Hammond offers far more room than expected. Featuring 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large bonus living space. This home provides flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The property has been recently freshened up and has been well maintained by the current owner, making it move-in ready with solid fundamentals. Enjoy the enclosed front porch and a shared 2.5 car garage, adding both charm and functionality. Located in Hessville, this property benefits from Hammond's lower property taxes making it an attractive option for both homeowners and investors. Conveniently situated near I-80/94, Calumet Avenue, and a variety of shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, with straightforward access to Chicago and surrounding Northwest Indiana areas and 10 minutes from the South Shore Line. Whether you're looking for an affordable primary residence with room to grow, or an investment opportunity with solid rental potential, this unique property stands out from typical inventory.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-16T18:26:39Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-16

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement 3/4: Yes
Upper Full: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: No

Square Footage Information

Upper Level Finished SqFt: 805
Main Level Finished SqFt: 1024
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 90
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Combo Lockbox on side door - 2nd entrance door

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 3722
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 168400
Tax Legal Description: KAPLANS TURNER MEYN PARK EX. N. 4 FT. & EX. S. 8.94 FT. OF L. 15 BLOCK 4
Parcel Number: 450709126017000023
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: North
Directions: Kennedy ave to 167th east to McCook ave then left to address.
Cross Street: 165th St and Kennedy Avenue
Census Tract: 210

Appliances

Gas Cooktop: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Basement

Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Vinyl Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior Features

None: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes
Laminate Counters: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

2-Sty: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

Call Seller Direct: Yes
Combo: Yes

Lot Features

Near Public Transit: Yes
Paved: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Parking Features

Alley Access: Yes
Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
On Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Agent Owned / Interest: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Primary Bedroom	Upper	17.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	8.00	20.00
Bedroom 3	Upper	12.00	10.00
Bedroom 4	Upper	12.00	8.00
Family Room	Main	12.00	14.00
Sunroom	Main	14.00	20.00
Kitchen	Main	8.00	14.00
Living Room	Main	19.00	21.00

Listing Office: VIA Realty

Last Updated: May - 17 - 2026

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