Lake County property record for 242 Briar Ln, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $174,400 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0162-0010 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0162-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,318 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 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 E. 6FT L.9 BL.4 W. 48FT L.10 BL.4 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 40301 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201383972 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2009081676 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 242 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024414 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 024414 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK SB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MUNSTER, IN 46321 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $300,400 (+45.9%) Land $41,500 Building $258,900 | $300,400 (+45.9%) Land $41,500 Building $258,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,552.00 (+0.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $205,900 (+4.36%) Land $39,800 Building $166,100 | $205,900 (+4.36%) Land $39,800 Building $166,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,549.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,300 Land $39,800 Building $157,500 | $197,300 Land $39,800 Building $157,500 |
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 | 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.
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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