Lake County property record for 1545 Atchison Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0074-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0074-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,877 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-28-29-0074-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 282900740018 |
| Street Address | 1545 ATCHISON AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORSYTH'S 3RD ADD BL.1 S.22FT OF LOT 19 & N.10FT OF LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORSYTHS ADD 03 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1545 Atchison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1997.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 ATCHISON AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1545 ATCHISON AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043648 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-543648 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | Whiting School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,100 Land $38,400 Building $181,700 | $220,100 Land $38,400 Building $181,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $172,400 (+14.93%) Land $26,400 Building $146,000 | $172,400 (+14.93%) Land $26,400 Building $146,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,500.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 Land $26,400 Building $123,600 | $150,000 Land $26,400 Building $123,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1545 Atchison 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 1545 Atchison 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 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 241 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: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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