The former First United Methodist Church at 6635 Hohman Avenue offers a well-maintained specialty building set on an expansive 2.93-acre site in Hammond, Indiana. The property benefits from its proximity to the Illinois border, positioned less than half a mile from the state line, creating cross-market access for regional users. Its location just 1.5 miles from the Calumet Avenue and I-80/94 interchange gives it efficient connectivity across Northwest Indiana and into the Chicago metropolitan area.
The building includes a full commercial kitchen with a hood already in place, providing adaptability for assembly, community, institutional, or redevelopment uses. Ample parking enhances convenience for high-traffic programming, events, or multi-tenant concepts. Downtown Hammond sits less than two miles north and is undergoing a significant revitalization, adding to the long-term value proposition of this location.
The area benefits from strong transportation infrastructure including nearby expressways, rail access, and regional corridors. Hammond itself is one of Lake County’s most established cities, populated by over 77,000 residents and known as the only Indiana city that borders Chicago. The surrounding neighborhoods include a blend of residential districts, university uses, industrial corridors, and recreational destinations such as Wolf Lake. Demographic data from the brochure shows stable household counts and incomes within one-, three-, and five-mile radii, supporting a variety of future uses for the property.
This offering provides a rare chance to acquire a sizable, adaptable structure already equipped with key functional amenities and positioned in a strategic bi-state location with excellent access and ongoing municipal growth.