Lake County property record for 216 Briar Ln, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,768 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,583 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0162-0004 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0162-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,002 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,384 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 216 BRIAR LN |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD. TO MUNSTER W. 20 FT. L.5 BL.4 E. 50FT. L.4 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 40301 |
216 Briar Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201523703 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012036591 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 216 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-012814 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 216 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000060209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 060209 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2044 |
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 | $322,500 Land $49,100 Building $273,400 | $322,500 Land $49,100 Building $273,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,583.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,800 (+4.3%) Land $51,600 Building $222,200 | $273,800 (+4.3%) Land $51,600 Building $222,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,456.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,500 Land $51,600 Building $210,900 | $262,500 Land $51,600 Building $210,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Briar Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 216 Briar Ln 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 |
|---|
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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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