Lake County property record for 1542 Melbrook Dr, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,992 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,312 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,819 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0197-0017 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0197-0017 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,312 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1542 MELBROOK DR |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-3119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITE OAK MANOR 2ND ADD. TO MUNSTER WLY 1/2 L.1 BL.2 WLY 1/2 L.2 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE OAK MANOR 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 40403 |
Source: Lake County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 MELBROOK DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3119 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1542 MELBROOK DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3119 |
| Document Number | 0000537793 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026537793 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 1542 MELBROOK DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3119 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $334,000 (+14.7%) Land $66,500 Building $267,500 | $334,000 (+14.7%) Land $66,500 Building $267,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,819.00 (-28.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $291,200 (+5.62%) Land $65,600 Building $225,600 | $291,200 (+5.62%) Land $65,600 Building $225,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,364.00 Homeowner's exemption | $275,700 Land $65,600 Building $210,100 | $275,700 Land $65,600 Building $210,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1981–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · 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.
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 482 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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