1611 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1611 Brown Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,619 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2024 Transfer
May 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-26-35-0228-0039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-26-35-0228-0039
Alternative APNs
  • 45-02-01-483-003.000-023
  • 263502280039

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,630 sqft Living Area
Basement Area700 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area702 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-26-35-0228-0039
Old Parcel Number263502280039
Street Address1611 BROWN AVE
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1213
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPARK VIEW ADD. L.39 BL.9
Legal SubdivisionPARKVIEW ADD/HAMMOND
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract20200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1611 BROWN AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1213
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 13, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 13, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2007
Deed SaleOct 9, 2007
Prior SaleMay 13, 2024
Deed Document Number0000080490
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000015787
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 13, 2024
Property Address1611 BROWN AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1213
Document Number0000012842
Instrument DateMay 13, 2024
Instrument2024-012842
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1611 BROWN AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1213

May 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 13, 2024
Property Address1611 BROWN AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1213
Document Number0000012843
Instrument DateApr 23, 2024
Instrument2024-012843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1611 BROWN AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1213

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityHammond City
Unified School DistrictHammond School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$246,400 (+38.43%) Land $27,300 Building $219,100$246,400 (+38.43%) Land $27,300 Building $219,100
2024$2,619.00 (+4.34%)
2023$178,000 (+2.01%) Land $26,300 Building $151,700$178,000 (+2.01%) Land $26,300 Building $151,700
2022$2,510.00 Homeowner's exemption$174,500 Land $26,300 Building $148,200$174,500 Land $26,300 Building $148,200

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

Flood

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims58 (1979–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 58
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 31 claims

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

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 SystemHAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2020
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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