1739 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1739 Central Ave, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,660 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$4,056 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2016 Mortgage
Sep 2016 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-28-29-0034-0014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-28-29-0034-0014
Alternative APNs
  • 45-03-07-203-013.000-025
  • 282900340014

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,762 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,081 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,660 sqft (0.084 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area660 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-28-29-0034-0014
Old Parcel Number282900340014
Street Address1739 CENTRAL AVE
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCENTRAL PARK ADD. L.16 BL.2
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL PARK ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract40200

Owner

1739 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2005.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1739 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Sep 8, 2016Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 18, 2005
Deed SaleOct 18, 2005
Deed Document Number2005 091548
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1739 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603
Document Number0000001260
Instrument DateSep 8, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019
Title CompanyDOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES, DOCUMENT RECORDING SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1739 CENTRAL AVE WHITING IN 463941603, WHITING, IN 46394-1603

Mortgage

Document Number0000001260
DateJan 9, 2017
Instrument1260
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 8, 2047

September 2016: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1739 CENTRAL AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1603
Document Number0000001259
Instrument DateSep 8, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2019
Title CompanyDOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES, DOCUMENT RECORDING SVCS

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1739 CENTRAL AVE WHITING IN 463941603, WHITING, IN 46394-1603

Mortgage

Document Number0000001259
DateJan 9, 2017
Instrument1259
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 8, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

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$245,700 Land $36,400 Building $209,300$245,700 Land $36,400 Building $209,300
2024$4,056.00
2023$202,800 (+23.13%) Land $36,400 Building $166,400$202,800 (+23.13%) Land $36,400 Building $166,400
2022$3,294.00$164,700 Land $36,400 Building $128,300$164,700 Land $36,400 Building $128,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1739 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 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

The area around 1739 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 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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