1638 Cardinal Dr, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1638 Cardinal Dr, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.249 acres (10,850 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,875 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Apr 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0374-0039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0374-0039
Alternative APNs
  • 45-07-29-355-007.000-027
  • 182803740039

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,864 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,440 sqft
1st Floor Area1,864 sqft
Basement Area576 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,850 sqft (0.249 acres)
Lot Dimensions155 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1638 CARDINAL DR
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-3905
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFAIRMEADOW 8TH ADD. BLOCK 4 LOT 39
Legal SubdivisionFAIRMEADOW 8TH ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number39
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract40403

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1638 CARDINAL DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 14, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Apr 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BANK NA
Apr 7, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 12, 2023
Transfer Doc0000010910
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateApr 14, 2023
Property Address1638 CARDINAL DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905
Document Number0000010909
Map ReferenceMB 43 PG 103
Instrument DateApr 12, 2023
Instrument2023-510909
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateApr 14, 2023
Property Address1638 CARDINAL DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905
Document Number0000010910
Map ReferenceMB 43 PG 103
Instrument DateApr 12, 2023
Instrument2023-510910
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1638 CARDINAL DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000079762
DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument2017 079762
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term341 Months
DueApr 12, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1638 CARDINAL DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905
Document Number0000002170
Instrument DateApr 7, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2018
Title CompanyDOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1638 CARDINAL DR MUNSTER IN 463213905, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3905

Mortgage

Document Number0000002170
DateJan 11, 2018
Instrument2170
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60690
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueJan 10, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityMunster Town
Unified School DistrictMunster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$350,900 (+18.83%) Land $62,300 Building $288,600$350,900 (+18.83%) Land $62,300 Building $288,600
2024$3,875.00 (+4.28%)
2023$295,300 (+5.01%) Land $64,300 Building $231,000$295,300 (+5.01%) Land $64,300 Building $231,000
2022$3,716.00 (-11.06%) Homeowner's exemption$281,200 Land $64,300 Building $216,900$281,200 Land $64,300 Building $216,900
2021$4,178.00

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 AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2009–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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 SystemMUNSTER WATER COMPANY
serves 23,894 people · EPA ID IN5245031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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