Lake County property record for 1542 Steiber St, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,337 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0104-0004 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0104-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 874 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-28-29-0104-0004 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 282901040004 |
| Street Address | 1542 STEIBER ST |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEIBER ST. SUBDIV. LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | STEIBER ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
1542 Steiber St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on File |
| Mailing Address | 1542 STEIBER ST, WHITING, IN 46394-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 4 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005507 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1542 STEIBER ST, WHITING, IN 46394-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000005507 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-005507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1542 STEIBER ST, WHITING, IN 46394-1937 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Whiting City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,600 Land $22,000 Building $127,600 | $149,600 Land $22,000 Building $127,600 | |
| 2024 | $1,337.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,500 (+33.23%) Land $22,000 Building $109,500 | $131,500 (+33.23%) Land $22,000 Building $109,500 | |
| 2022 | $976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,700 Land $22,000 Building $76,700 | $98,700 Land $22,000 Building $76,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1542 Steiber 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 1542 Steiber 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 |
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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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