Lake County property record for 1708 Laporte Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,274 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,132 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0034-0033 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0034-0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,531 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,274 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,257 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,880 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1708 LAPORTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL PARK ADD. N. 10 FT. L.36 BL.2 AND L.37 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1708 Laporte Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1708 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028039 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1708 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1610 |
| Document Number | 0000028039 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-028039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1708 LAPORTE AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1610 |
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 | $256,900 Land $48,500 Building $208,400 | $256,900 Land $48,500 Building $208,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,132.00 | ||
| 2023 | $213,200 (+22.6%) Land $48,500 Building $164,700 | $213,200 (+22.6%) Land $48,500 Building $164,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,533.00 (-13.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,900 Land $48,500 Building $125,400 | $173,900 Land $48,500 Building $125,400 |
| 2021 | $2,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1708 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 1708 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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