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Housing in Hammond

6 homes sold in Hammond in the last year, at a typical $136K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Hammond homes are listed.

Homes sold
6
May 2025 to April 2026
Typical sale price
$136K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$85
Illinois $192
Paid vs. asking
97%
17% sold over asking
For sale now
1
April 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Hammond home costs about $931 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Hammond’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Hammond’s 2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Hammond is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Hammond

Four things worth knowing

2%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $136K home, about $2,650 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
31 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Hammond.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Hammond, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Hammond. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Hammond with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Hammond

What do homes sell for in Hammond, IL?

6 homes sold in the year to April 2026 at a typical $136K, $85 a square foot.

Is Hammond a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in April 2026 and 1 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 97% of asking on average, and 100% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Hammond?

About 2% of a home’s value a year. On a $136K home that’s near $2,650.

Where can I see homes for sale in Hammond?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Hammond’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Hammond.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).