Lake County property record for 1604 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,636 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,935 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0076-0035 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0076-0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 991 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,636 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-28-29-0076-0035 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 282900760035 |
| Street Address | 1604 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORSYTH'S 3RD ADD. N2. LOT 46 BL.3 ALL LOT 47 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORSYTHS ADD 03 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46,47 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
The current owner of 1604 Central Ave acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000054441 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054441 |
| 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 | Whiting City |
| Unified School District | Whiting School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,200 Land $46,100 Building $187,100 | $233,200 Land $46,100 Building $187,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,935.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,500 (+14.16%) Land $46,100 Building $147,400 | $193,500 (+14.16%) Land $46,100 Building $147,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,500 Land $46,100 Building $123,400 | $169,500 Land $46,100 Building $123,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1604 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 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 1604 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 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 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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