Lake County property record for 2602 Birch Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,758 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,294 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0299-0001 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0299-0001 |
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| 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 | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,758 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0299-0001 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263402990001 |
| Street Address | 2602 BIRCH AVE |
| City | WHITING |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46394-2141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RESUB. BL.3 OF LAKE SHORE SUB. NO.1 CITY OF HAMMOND LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SHORE 01 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2602 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2004 |
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| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000061036 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061036 |
| 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 | $147,800 (+49.14%) Land $19,600 Building $128,200 | $147,800 (+49.14%) Land $19,600 Building $128,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,294.00 (+9.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,100 (+1.75%) Land $19,700 Building $79,400 | $99,100 (+1.75%) Land $19,700 Building $79,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,400 Land $19,700 Building $77,700 | $97,400 Land $19,700 Building $77,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · 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.
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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020 |
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| 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 322 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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