Lake County property record for 1947 Wespark Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,032 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-36-0307-0020 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-36-0307-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,124 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-36-0307-0020 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 263603070020 |
| Street Address | 1947 WESPARK AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST PARK ADD. L.26 BL.3 S2. L.27 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PARK ADD/HAMNMOND |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
The current owner of 1947 Wespark Ave acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1947 WESPARK AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043032 |
| 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 | $211,500 Land $33,500 Building $178,000 | $211,500 Land $33,500 Building $178,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,032.00 | ||
| 2023 | $149,200 (+2.75%) Land $33,900 Building $115,300 | $149,200 (+2.75%) Land $33,900 Building $115,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,200 Land $33,900 Building $111,300 | $145,200 Land $33,900 Building $111,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1947 Wespark Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 35 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 |
| 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 1947 Wespark 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 | 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 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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