Lake County property record for 600 Water St, Hobart, IN 46342
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,877 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-27-17-0130-0001 |
| Primary APN | 006-27-17-0130-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,505 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 272 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006-27-17-0130-0001 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 271701300001 |
| Street Address | 600 WATER ST |
| City | HOBART |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46342-5140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO. & WM. EARLES 2ND SUB. ALL LOTS 1,2,3, & 4, BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE & WILLIAM EARLES 02 S |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,3,4 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | HOBART |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 42000 |
The current owner of 600 Water St acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 WATER ST, HOBART, IN 46342-5140 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014 060673 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 600 WATER ST, HOBART, IN 46342-5140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000064242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 064242 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Hobart Township |
| Municipality | Hobart City |
| Unified School District | Hobart School City (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,800 Land $58,900 Building $215,900 | $274,800 Land $58,900 Building $215,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,877.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,100 (+19.01%) Land $58,900 Building $165,200 | $224,100 (+19.01%) Land $58,900 Building $165,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,269.00 Homeowner's exemption | $188,300 Land $43,100 Building $145,200 | $188,300 Land $43,100 Building $145,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 600 Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 600 Water St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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