Lake County property record for 1643 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,879 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,890 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0055-0039 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0055-0039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,761 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Basement Area | 759 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,879 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAVIDSONS 10TH ADD. LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVIDSONS 10TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1643 Laporte Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2022 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 9, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032142 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1304 |
| Document Number | 0000032142 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-032142 |
| 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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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1304 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1304 |
| Document Number | 0000028092 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1643 LAPORTE AVE WHITING IN 463941304, WHITING, IN 46394-1304 |
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 | $255,600 Land $48,500 Building $207,100 | $255,600 Land $48,500 Building $207,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 | ||
| 2023 | $214,400 (+8.94%) Land $48,500 Building $165,900 | $214,400 (+8.94%) Land $48,500 Building $165,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,758.00 Homeowner's exemption | $196,800 Land $48,500 Building $148,300 | $196,800 Land $48,500 Building $148,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1643 Laporte 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 1643 Laporte 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 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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