638 Burton Ct, Whiting, IN 46394 Property Records

Lake County property record for 638 Burton Ct, Whiting, IN 46394

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,880 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,092 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-26-33-0139-0014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-26-33-0139-0014
Alternative APNs
  • 45-02-12-277-003.000-023
  • 263301390014

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,328 sqft Living Area
Basement Area750 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,880 sqft (0.134 acres)
Lot Dimensions147 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-26-33-0139-0014
Old Parcel Number263301390014
Street Address638 BURTON CT
CityWHITING
StateIN
Zip46394-1858
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFORSYTH WATER GARDENS WEST 40 FT. OF LOT 8, BLOCK 2
Legal SubdivisionFORSYTH WATER GARDENS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract20200

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Co-owner2 Co-owners on Record
Mailing Address638 BURTON CT, WHITING, IN 46394-1858
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany, Secondary Individual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names3 Names on Deed
Prior SaleSep 17, 2015
Last Transfer DateMay 27, 2021
Transfer Doc0000039764
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 27, 2021
Property Address638 BURTON CT, WHITING, IN 46394-1858
Document Number0000039764
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 19
Instrument DateMay 13, 2021
Instrument2021-039764
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address638 BURTON CT, WHITING, IN 46394-1858

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityHammond City
Unified School DistrictHammond School City (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$212,500 (+30.77%) Land $34,900 Building $177,600$212,500 (+30.77%) Land $34,900 Building $177,600
2024$2,092.00 (+5.71%)
2023$162,500 (+3.04%) Land $33,000 Building $129,500$162,500 (+3.04%) Land $33,000 Building $129,500
2022$1,979.00 Homeowner's exemption$157,700 Land $33,000 Building $124,700$157,700 Land $33,000 Building $124,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims58 (1979–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 58
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 31 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
serves 78,384 people · EPA ID IN5245020
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2020
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 507 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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