Lake County property record for 1539 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,480 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0007-0011 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0007-0011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 208 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0007-0011 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 182800070011 |
| Street Address | 1539 RIDGE RD |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. NE. SE. S.19 T.36 R.9 .239A. |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
1539 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BARRISTER TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-531206 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Document Number | 0000031206 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-531206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Document Number | 0000031207 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-531207 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Document Number | 0000011056 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-011056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1539 RIDGE RD, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
| Document Number | 0000059043 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 59043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1539 RIDGE RD MUNSTER IN 463211930, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1930 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Munster Town |
| Unified School District | Munster School Town (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,000 (+4.53%) Land $51,200 Building $322,800 | $374,000 (+4.53%) Land $51,200 Building $322,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,480.00 | $357,800 (+5.48%) Land $51,200 Building $306,600 | $357,800 (+5.48%) Land $51,200 Building $306,600 |
| 2023 | $339,200 (+5.44%) Land $44,300 Building $294,900 | $339,200 (+5.44%) Land $44,300 Building $294,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,307.00 (-21.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $321,700 Land $44,300 Building $277,400 | $321,700 Land $44,300 Building $277,400 |
| 2021 | $5,485.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1539 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 157 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 157 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 157 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · 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 1539 Ridge Rd 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 | MUNSTER WATER COMPANY serves 23,894 people · EPA ID IN5245031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 439 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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