Lake County property record for 1817 Sophies Ln, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 822 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,717 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,453 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-33-0142-0026 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-33-0142-0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 822 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 822 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,717 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 63 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-33-0142-0026 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263301420026 |
| Street Address | 1817 SOPHIES LN |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORYSTH WATER GARDENS N. PT. OF L.12 BL.5 '59.9X66X58.32X60.5 FT.' |
| Legal Subdivision | FORSYTH WATER GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
The current owner of 1817 Sophies Ln acquired it in August 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 SOPHIES LN, WHITING, IN 46394-1425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062143 |
| 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 | Hammond City |
| Unified School District | Hammond School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,000 Land $24,700 Building $92,300 | $117,000 Land $24,700 Building $92,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,453.00 | ||
| 2023 | $110,400 (+3.08%) Land $29,300 Building $81,100 | $110,400 (+3.08%) Land $29,300 Building $81,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,551.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,100 Land $29,300 Building $77,800 | $107,100 Land $29,300 Building $77,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1817 Sophies Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 58 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1817 Sophies Ln 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 | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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