249 Briar Ln, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 249 Briar Ln, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 2,136 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$297,920 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,679 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-18-28-0161-0014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-18-28-0161-0014`
Alternative APNs	`45-06-24-181-023.000-027` `182801610014`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,136 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,204 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,068 sqft
Basement Area	1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
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	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	249 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.14 BL.3
Legal Subdivision	KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 1ST ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	14
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	40301

Owner

249 Briar Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
Apr 2, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US HOME MORTGAGE
Apr 2, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Apr 13, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 30, 2022	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026512923
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 23, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000039782
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020948
Date	Mar 9, 2021
Instrument	2021-020948

Lender

Name	FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ELDORADO, OH 45321

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Feb 10, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2026
Property Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Document Number	0000512923
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2026
Instrument	2026512923
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026
Title Company	COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Estimated Sale Price
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101

Mortgage

Document Number	0000512924,
Date	Apr 2, 2026
Instrument	2026512924

Lender

Name	US HOME MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.01%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2026
Property Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Document Number	0000012923
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2026
Instrument	2026512923
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2026
Title Company	COMMUNITY TITLE, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101

Mortgage

Document Number	0000512924,
Date	Apr 2, 2026
Instrument	2026512924

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2023
Property Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Document Number	0000010584
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 15
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-510584
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010585
Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-510585

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

November 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2022
Property Address	249 BRIAR LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2101
Document Number	0000039782
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 15
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2016
Instrument	2022-039782
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15145 LOXLEY LN, LANSING, MI 48906-8316

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	North Township
Municipality	Munster Town
Unified School District	Munster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$250,200 Land $44,500 Building $205,700	$250,200 Land $44,500 Building $205,700
2024	$2,679.00
2023		$213,900 (+4.14%) Land $44,200 Building $169,700	$213,900 (+4.14%) Land $44,200 Building $169,700
2022	$2,662.00 (-7.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$205,400 Land $44,200 Building $161,200	$205,400 Land $44,200 Building $161,200
2021	$2,873.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 249 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.

Wildfire

The area around 249 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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