Lake County property record for 1715 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0034-0005 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0034-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,158 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,158 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,069 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,320 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL PARK ADD. LOTS 6 & 7 BL. 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
1715 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024502167 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060117 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603 |
| Document Number | 0000035260 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-035260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603 |
| Document Number | 0000060117 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG J |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-060117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1715 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603 |
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 | $267,000 Land $64,000 Building $203,000 | $267,000 Land $64,000 Building $203,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,250.00 | ||
| 2023 | $225,000 (+14.97%) Land $64,000 Building $161,000 | $225,000 (+14.97%) Land $64,000 Building $161,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,957.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,700 Land $64,000 Building $131,700 | $195,700 Land $64,000 Building $131,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1715 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 1715 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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