Lake County property record for 2614 Birch Ave, Whiting, IN 46394
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-26-34-0299-0005 |
| Primary APN | 007-26-34-0299-0005 |
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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 | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,880 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2614 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 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE SHORE SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
2614 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2614 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2614 BIRCH AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-2141 |
| Document Number | 0000049440 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 100 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-549440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000049411 |
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| Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-549411 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2037 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $126,700 Land $19,600 Building $107,100 | $126,700 Land $19,600 Building $107,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,155.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,200 (+1.23%) Land $20,200 Building $70,000 | $90,200 (+1.23%) Land $20,200 Building $70,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,049.00 | $89,100 Land $20,200 Building $68,900 | $89,100 Land $20,200 Building $68,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2614 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 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.
The area around 2614 Birch 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 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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