Lake County property record for 217 Briar Ln, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,300 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,444 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0161-0021 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0161-0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 BRIAR LN |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD. TO MUNSTER L.21 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40301 |
217 Briar Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1508 OAK LEAF DR, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-5192 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201580561 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012077758 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $252,400 Land $44,500 Building $207,900 | $252,400 Land $44,500 Building $207,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,444.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,400 (+4.15%) Land $44,200 Building $164,200 | $208,400 (+4.15%) Land $44,200 Building $164,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,204.00 | $200,100 Land $44,200 Building $155,900 | $200,100 Land $44,200 Building $155,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 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 217 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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