Lake County property record for 2606 Birch Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $665 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0299-0002 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0299-0002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,880 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-26-34-0299-0002 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 263402990002 |
| Street Address | 2606 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 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SHORE SUB 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2606 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2017 049005 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2606 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Document Number | 0000049005 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 49005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2606 BIRCH AVE WHITING IN 463942141, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2606 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Document Number | 0000049004 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 49004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2540 BIRCH AVE WHITING IN 463942139, WHITING, IN 46394-2139 |
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 | $135,600 (+30.38%) Land $19,600 Building $116,000 | $135,600 (+30.38%) Land $19,600 Building $116,000 | |
| 2024 | $665.00 (+29.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $104,000 (+1.86%) Land $20,200 Building $83,800 | $104,000 (+1.86%) Land $20,200 Building $83,800 | |
| 2022 | $513.00 | $102,100 Land $20,200 Building $81,900 | $102,100 Land $20,200 Building $81,900 |
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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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 |
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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 |
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| 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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