Lake County property record for 1503 Caroline Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,182 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,096 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-35-0224-0031 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-35-0224-0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,182 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-35-0224-0031 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263502240031 |
| Street Address | 1503 CAROLINE AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK VIEW ADD. N.10 FT. OF L.29 BL.5 ALL L.30 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKVIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
1503 Caroline Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 CAROLINE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020 007326 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Hammond City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,300 Land $32,800 Building $227,500 | $260,300 Land $32,800 Building $227,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,096.00 | ||
| 2023 | $226,800 (+3.28%) Land $33,800 Building $193,000 | $226,800 (+3.28%) Land $33,800 Building $193,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,947.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,600 Land $33,800 Building $185,800 | $219,600 Land $33,800 Building $185,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 Caroline Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1503 Caroline Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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