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$488,044$291 / 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 78How 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 $462,424 on May 1, 2025

1653 CENTER ST

WHITING, IN 46394
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,680 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$488K
$379K low$597K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$462,424 · May 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$372,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$337,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$372,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$372,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.18
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
41
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Whiting Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 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

1653 Center 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Whiting 46394
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Whiting 46394
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$107K$412K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$488,044
CheaperTypical $195,708Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$291
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 1653 Center St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhiting 46394Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,044almost all homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$291almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²52% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac75% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than18987% of homesalmost no homes

About 1653 Center St

How much is 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN is $488,044 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $378,946 to $597,142. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN last sell?

1653 Center St, Whiting, IN last sold on May 1, 2025 for $462,424, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN?

1653 Center St, Whiting, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN built?

1653 Center St, Whiting, IN was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN?

1653 Center St, Whiting, IN is assigned to Whiting Middle School (middle), rated C+; Nathan Hale Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Whiting High School (high). All sit in Whiting School City. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1653 Center St, Whiting, IN compare to other homes in Whiting 46394?

Among the 3,613 homes in Whiting 46394, it is worth more than almost all of them ($488,044 against a typical $195,708), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($291 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1898 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 91% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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