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$171,861$85 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $199,380 on Sep 1, 2026

1517 JOHN ST

WHITING, IN 46394
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,024 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$172K
$153K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$199,380 · Sep 1, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,354 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$181,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$169,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Whiting Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Whiting High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Whiting School City

Neighborhood · ZIP 46394These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,726
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,195
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,981
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1517 John St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Whiting 46394
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Whiting 46394
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lake County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Whiting 46394

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$107K$412K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Whiting 46394.

How it measures up in Whiting 46394

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whiting 46394.

Estimated value$171,861
CheaperTypical $195,708Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 1517 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhiting 46394Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,86131% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8510% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²69% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,600 ft²19% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than191731% of homes5% of homes

About 1517 John St

How much is 1517 John St, Whiting, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1517 John St, Whiting, IN is $171,861 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $152,766 to $190,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1517 John St, Whiting, IN last sell?

1517 John St, Whiting, IN last sold on Sep 1, 2026 for $199,380, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1517 John St, Whiting, IN?

1517 John St, Whiting, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 1517 John St, Whiting, IN built?

1517 John St, Whiting, IN was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1517 John St, Whiting, IN?

1517 John St, Whiting, IN is assigned to Nathan Hale Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Whiting Middle School (middle), rated C+; Whiting High School (high). All sit in Whiting School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1517 John St, Whiting, IN compare to other homes in Whiting 46394?

Among the 3,613 homes in Whiting 46394, it is worth more than 31% of them ($171,861 against a typical $195,708), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($85 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1917 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 28% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1517 John St, Whiting, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1517 John St, Whiting, IN was $1,354. The county assessed it at $181,600.

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