Lake County property record for 2256 Schrage Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,434 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-28-29-0078-0047 |
| Primary APN | 007-28-29-0078-0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-28-29-0078-0047 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 282900780047 |
| Street Address | 2256 SCHRAGE AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-2109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FORSYTH'S TERM. SUB. LOT 36 & VAC. ADJ. ALLEY & VAC. ADJ. LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORSYTHS TERMINAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
The current owner of 2256 Schrage Ave acquired it in February 2009.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1425 FISCHRUPP AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2028 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009 011472 |
| 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 | Whiting City |
| Unified School District | Whiting School City (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,100 Land $22,500 Building $115,600 | $138,100 Land $22,500 Building $115,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,700 (+22.68%) Land $22,500 Building $99,200 | $121,700 (+22.68%) Land $22,500 Building $99,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,984.00 | $99,200 Land $22,500 Building $76,700 | $99,200 Land $22,500 Building $76,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2256 Schrage Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2256 Schrage 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 |
|---|
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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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