1720 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1720 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,151 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,880 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$212,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$2,208 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-28-29-0035-0027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-28-29-0035-0027
Alternative APNs
  • 45-03-07-202-024.000-025
  • 282900350027

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,151 sqft Living Area
Attic Area1,066 sqft
Basement Area1,066 sqft
Finished Basement260 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,880 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area357 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-28-29-0035-0027
Old Parcel Number282900350027
Street Address1720 CENTRAL AVE
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1604
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCENTRAL PARK ADD. N. 10 FT. L.31 BL.3 AND L.32 BL.3
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL PARK ADD
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract40200

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1720 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1604
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020 031266
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 29, 2020
Property Address1720 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1604
Document Number0000031266
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 1
Instrument DateMay 18, 2020
Instrument2020 031266
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1720 CENTRAL AVE, 1720, WHITING, IN 46394-1604

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1720 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1604

Mortgage

Document Number0000031267
DateMay 29, 2020
Instrument2020 031267
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityWhiting City
Unified School DistrictWhiting School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$264,500 (+19.79%) Land $48,500 Building $216,000$264,500 (+19.79%) Land $48,500 Building $216,000
2024$2,208.00 (-3.62%)
2023$220,800 (-3.62%) Land $48,500 Building $172,300$220,800 (-3.62%) Land $48,500 Building $172,300
2022$2,291.00 Homeowner's exemption$229,100 Land $48,500 Building $180,600$229,100 Land $48,500 Building $180,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1983)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWHITING WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 4,900 people · EPA ID IN5245048
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,011 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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