Lake County property record for 1531 John St, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,410 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,837 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0073-0001 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0073-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,376 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1531 JOHN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | FISCHRUPPS ADD. LOT 1 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FISCHRUPPS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1531 John St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2006.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1531 JOHN ST, WHITING, IN 46394-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200680211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1531 JOHN ST, WHITING, IN 46394-2038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010637 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 010637 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2029 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Whiting City |
| Unified School District | Whiting School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,400 Land $23,800 Building $146,600 | $170,400 Land $23,800 Building $146,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,837.00 | ||
| 2023 | $150,000 (+47.2%) Land $23,800 Building $126,200 | $150,000 (+47.2%) Land $23,800 Building $126,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,190.00 | $101,900 Land $23,800 Building $78,100 | $101,900 Land $23,800 Building $78,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1531 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1531 John St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | WHITING WATER DEPARTMENT serves 4,900 people · EPA ID IN5245048 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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