Lake County property record for 1706 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,211 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,432 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0034-0034 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0034-0034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,211 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,490 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-28-29-0034-0034 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 282900340034 |
| Street Address | 1706 LAPORTE AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL PARK ADD. L.38 BL.2 AND S2. L.39 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1706 Laporte Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 1994.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1706 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 1994 |
| 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 | Whiting City |
| Unified School District | Whiting School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $292,900 Land $54,500 Building $238,400 | $292,900 Land $54,500 Building $238,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,432.00 | ||
| 2023 | $243,200 (+24.34%) Land $54,500 Building $188,700 | $243,200 (+24.34%) Land $54,500 Building $188,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,956.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,600 Land $54,500 Building $141,100 | $195,600 Land $54,500 Building $141,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1706 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 1706 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 |
|---|
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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