242 Halstead St, Lowell, IN 46356 Property Records

Lake County property record for 242 Halstead St, Lowell, IN 46356

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,095 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.091 acres (3,964 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Last Sale$84,901 (Nov 2012)
Tax Bill$915 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN002-17-04-0036-0013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN002-17-04-0036-0013
Alternative APNs
  • 45-19-23-330-004.000-008
  • 170400360013

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,095 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,964 sqft (0.091 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number002-17-04-0036-0013
Old Parcel Number170400360013
Street Address242 HALSTEAD ST
CityLOWELL
StateIN
Zip46356-1731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHALSTED'S 6TH ADD. LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionHALSTED 6TH ADD
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCEDAR CREEK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract43403

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing AddressLOWELL, IN 46356

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 1, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0000075389
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000075389
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCedar Creek Township
MunicipalityLowell Town
Unified School DistrictTri-Creek School Corporation (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$125,700 (+13.55%) Land $16,000 Building $109,700$125,700 (+13.55%) Land $16,000 Building $109,700
2024$915.00 (+18.06%)
2023$110,700 (+5.23%) Land $16,000 Building $94,700$110,700 (+5.23%) Land $16,000 Building $94,700
2022$775.00$105,200 Land $16,000 Building $89,200$105,200 Land $16,000 Building $89,200

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1990–2012)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012

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 SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - LOWELL
serves 11,908 people · EPA ID IN5245029
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Dec 2022
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Surf Internet
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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