Lake County property record for 1642 Atchison Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $593 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0320-0003 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0320-0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 995 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,289 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0320-0003 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263603200003 |
| Street Address | 1642 ATCHISON AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W. SHERIDAN PARK ADD. N. 27 FT. OF LOT B, BLOCK 4 SOUTH 16 FT. OF LOT C, BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | W SHERIDAN PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
1642 Atchison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 1974.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1642 ATCHISON AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1974 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1974 |
| 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 | Hammond City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,400 Land $33,700 Building $127,700 | $161,400 Land $33,700 Building $127,700 | |
| 2024 | $593.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,300 (+3.9%) Land $36,000 Building $97,300 | $133,300 (+3.9%) Land $36,000 Building $97,300 | |
| 2022 | $507.00 | $128,300 Land $36,000 Building $92,300 | $128,300 Land $36,000 Building $92,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1642 Atchison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1993 · 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 1642 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 |
|---|
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 | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures