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The Mayor of Hammond has completed several improvement projects for Hessville.
Hammond’s history meets new beginnings
Hessville brings many words to mind, but the most prominent is “classic,” owing to its important history. Hammond, the city where the community is located, was integral to the rise of Chicago’s meatpacking industry and quintessential retailers like Sears. In 2022, Hessville’s mayor announced an initiative to reconstruct sidewalks and pathways downtown, which can help recreate the bustling atmosphere of its glory days. Residents appreciate the neighborhood’s convenient location, with access to Interstate 90 to the north and interstates 80 and 94 to the south. “Here, we have a bird watching sanctuary, a sandy beach on Lake Michigan next to the Horseshoe Casino, all a stone's throw from Chicago,” says Tom Novak, President of the Hammond Historical Society.
Gridded streets down Kennedy Avenue
When it comes to housing stock, construction peaked in this older neighborhood before the 1970s. The most common types of housing are ranch-style and Cape Cod, listing between $91,000 and $287,000. The median single-family home price is $185,000, which is what a three-bedroom home costs. Houses feature flat lots with street parking and the occasional driveway or single-car garage. The neighborhood is laid out like a grid, bordered by green space and commercial corridors. This community design promotes Hessville’s vision of being a place where locals can walk everywhere and enjoy convenient access to amenities.
Hessville neighborhoods are peaceful, with plenty of sidewalks and green space.
Ranch-style homes are common in the Hessville neighborhood.
Split-level homes are also popular in Hessville, IN with spacious yards.
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Zantes’s gyros and Aldi’s groceries
The community is filled with local gems, such as family-owned Zantes Restaurant, where locals grab fast food, including their renowned gyros. Over at Chuck and Irene’s, the community sips brews under Tiffany lamps in a space that has been open since 1959. While there are a few pubs and restaurants locals can walk to along the main streets, most people hop in their cars to pick up groceries from Aldi or shop the shelves at Menards home improvement store.
Visit Chuck & Irene's for food and drinks in Hessville, IN open since 1959.
Chuck & Irene’s in Hessville offers craft beer and Tiffany lamps in a venue open since 1959.
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Festival of the Lakes
While the area boasts its own everyday entertainment, from the parks to the lake, Hammond is home to special events that garner large turnouts. “We have the Festival of the Lakes, which is always the third week in July; that is a seven-day festival featuring five nights of music from some pretty big names, all completely free,” Novak says. “We’ll have 10,000 to 20,000 people on the busiest nights.”
Hammond schools to Purdue University
Within the School City of Hammond, students may attend Morton Elementary School and Charles N. Scott Middle School. Each school earns a Grade of C-minus from Niche. Starting in ninth grade, students may attend Morton High School, which Niche gives a C grade. To graduate, students may complete classes within an assortment of pathways: honors, Career Technical Education (CTE), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dual Credit. After high school graduation, students may choose to continue their education close to home at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). PNW is a public university that offers more than 70 areas of study spread across six colleges.
Charles N Scott Middle in Hessville has 800+ students in grades 6th - 8th.
Residents of Hessville has easy access to Purdue University Northwest.
Residents love walking through the Purdue Campus.
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Hessville Park to Gibson Woods
One of the latest amenities open to Hessville residents is a new $70 million YMCA facility in the former Woodmar Mall site near the eastern border of Kennedy Avenue. The facility features an indoor track, a gym to host basketball games and youth sports, and three pools for locals wanting to splash around for fun or swim laps. Residents find outdoor entertainment by hiking the 179 acres filled with endangered flora at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve. Meanwhile, Hessville Park boasts 14 acres of recreation, from the skate park to the splash pad and playground, where kids lose track of time running around.
Visit Gibson Woods Nature Preserve near North Hessville for a unique habitat experience.
Visit Gibson Woods near North Hessville to see the variety of plants in a dune ecosystem.
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Residents of Hessville are right next to the South Shore Station in Hammond.
Main roads to East Chicago Station
Hessville borders the Chicago metro area, with East Chicago Station to the north. When traveling north and south, Indiana State Road 912 provides a path of travel to desired locations such as Gary International Airport, less than nine miles north. Interstates 80, 94 and 90 make long-distance travel by road convenient. Hessville not only centers residents in history while surrounding them with green spaces and local businesses but also connects them to the wider region.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hessville
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hessville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hessville, Hammond sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Hessville, Hammond over the last 12 months is $197,900, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Newly rehabbed house for rent in south Hammond. This house is on a quiet tree lined street close to Kennedy Ave. We recently updated the entire house including the bathroom, flooring, kitchen cabinets, can lights, stainless appliances, garage, etc.- Rent is $1,795- Security Deposit is $1795- One time application fee $40 (background check)- Minimum credit score of 650 required
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