Hammond, IN Condo for Sale

Hammond, Indiana sits near the Illinois state line and the shores of Lake Michigan, about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, with Interstate 90 to the north and Interstate 94 to the south and commuter rail and bus service into the city. Recent redevelopment has focused on recreation, with the Hammond Family YMCA and its family pool, fitness center and outdoor water park built on the site of a former mall next to the Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center. Parks are a major part of daily life, from Pulaski Park with lighted tennis courts and winter ice skating to Hessville Park’s spray park, skate park and short walking path. Edison Park adds an agility-focused playground, cornhole area and new trees, while Wolf Lake’s 800-plus acres draw residents for fishing, boating, birdwatching and free summer concerts at “The PAV,” plus the Wolf Lake Aquatic Play Center. Nearby Whihala Beach has 20 acres of sand along Lake Michigan. For indoor things to do, the Horseshoe Casino on the lakefront is a major employer and entertainment hub with restaurants, thousands of slot machines and a concert venue that brings in well-known performers. Most homes in Hammond date from the 1940s through the 1970s, with some properties near the Grand Calumet River in a moderate flood zone and air quality that can reach moderate levels, which may matter for people with respiratory concerns. Everyday needs are covered by Aldi, Food4Less, a Walmart Supercenter and a mix of Greek, Italian, Mexican and American diners along the main roads.