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1544 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1544 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,050 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$65,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$3,131 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Sale
May 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-28-29-0075-0011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-28-29-0075-0011
Alternative APNs
  • 45-03-06-452-012.000-025
  • 282900750011

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,364 sqft Living Area
Attic Area682 sqft
Basement Area682 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,050 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 25 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area456 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-28-29-0075-0011
Old Parcel Number282900750011
Street Address1544 CENTRAL AVE
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1102
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFORSYTH'S 3RD ADD. L.12 BL.2
Legal SubdivisionFORSYTHS ADD 03
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract40200

Owner

1544 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address2539 WHITE OAK AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2158
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY LAND AND TITLE, FIDELITY LAND TITLE AGENCY
May 4, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 4, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017 064935
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateSep 26, 2017
Property Address1544 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1102
Document Number0000064935
Instrument DateSep 15, 2017
Instrument64935
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY LAND AND TITLE, FIDELITY LAND TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2539 WHITE OAK AVE WHITING IN 463942158, WHITING, IN 46394-2158

May 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 4, 2017
Property Address1544 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1102
Document Number0000027132
Instrument DateApr 7, 2017
Instrument27132
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD #5TH CORAL GABLES FL 331461837, 5TH, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-1837
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityWhiting City
Unified School DistrictWhiting School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$188,000 Land $30,300 Building $157,700$188,000 Land $30,300 Building $157,700
2024$3,131.00
2023$155,800 (+21.81%) Land $30,300 Building $125,500$155,800 (+21.81%) Land $30,300 Building $125,500
2022$2,574.00$127,900 Land $30,300 Building $97,600$127,900 Land $30,300 Building $97,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1544 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1983)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1983 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 1544 Central Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWHITING WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 4,900 people · EPA ID IN5245048
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.

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