Lake County property record for 1640 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,990 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,416 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,020 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Jun 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0076-0021 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0076-0021 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,990 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,335 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,990 sqft |
| Basement Area | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,416 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Area | 2,990 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1640 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | FORSYTHS 3RD ADD. ALL LOT 29 & S.3 FT OF L.30 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORSYTHS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1640 Central Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18421 BOCK RD, LANSING, IL 60438-2507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022531 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1640 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000000531 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000531 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18421 BOCK RD, LANSING, IL 60438-2507 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1640 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1348 |
| Document Number | 0000035728 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35728 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 18421 BOCK RD LANSING IL 604382507, LANSING, IL 60438-2507 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $242,900 Land $33,900 Building $209,000 | $242,900 Land $33,900 Building $209,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,020.00 | ||
| 2023 | $201,000 (+14.66%) Land $33,900 Building $167,100 | $201,000 (+14.66%) Land $33,900 Building $167,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,506.00 | $175,300 Land $33,900 Building $141,400 | $175,300 Land $33,900 Building $141,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1640 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 1640 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 |
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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 1,011 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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