Lake County property record for 1544 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,397 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-35-0226-0015 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-35-0226-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,075 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-35-0226-0015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263502260015 |
| Street Address | 1544 BROWN AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARK VIEW ADD. L.15 BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK VIEW ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 332 S MICHIGAN AVE STE 121, 121, CHICAGO, IL 60604-4302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 019876 |
| 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 | $193,200 (+20.52%) Land $27,300 Building $165,900 | $193,200 (+20.52%) Land $27,300 Building $165,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,397.00 (+5.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $160,300 (+3.02%) Land $26,300 Building $134,000 | $160,300 (+3.02%) Land $26,300 Building $134,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,169.00 | $155,600 Land $26,300 Building $129,300 | $155,600 Land $26,300 Building $129,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 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 741 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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