1616 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1616 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,126 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,880 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,111 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-28-29-0076-0030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-28-29-0076-0030
Alternative APNs
  • 45-03-06-455-023.000-025
  • 282900760030

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,126 sqft Living Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area220 sqft
Basement Area1,056 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,880 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
Pool Area153 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-28-29-0076-0030
Old Parcel Number282900760030
Street Address1616 CENTRAL AVE
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1303
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionFORSYTH'S 3RD ADD. N. 5 FT. LOT 40 BL.3 ALL LOT 41 BL.3 S. 10 FT. LOT 42 BL.3
Legal SubdivisionFORSYTHS ADD 03
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number40-42
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract40200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1616 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1303
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 16, 2001
Deed SaleJan 16, 2001
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1616 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1303
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000050665
DateAug 6, 2020
Instrument2020 050665
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 1, 2035

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$265,600 (+19.05%) Land $48,500 Building $217,100$265,600 (+19.05%) Land $48,500 Building $217,100
2024$3,111.00 (+17.44%)
2023$223,100 (+15.42%) Land $48,500 Building $174,600$223,100 (+15.42%) Land $48,500 Building $174,600
2022$2,649.00 Homeowner's exemption$193,300 Land $48,500 Building $144,800$193,300 Land $48,500 Building $144,800

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 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

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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