Lake County property record for 279 E 68th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,180 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,854 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,800 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-08-15-0024-0092 |
| Primary APN | 008-08-15-0024-0092 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,570 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,854 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 E 68TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-3553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E. 90 FT. OF W. 1030 FT. OF N. 165 FT. OF S. 550 FT. OF SW. SW. S.10 T.35 R.8 .3 41A. TR.26 |
| Legal Range | 8W |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Tract | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 42404 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 E 68TH AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-3553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200643580 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040651 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Ross Township |
| Municipality | Merrillville Town |
| Unified School District | Merrillville Community School (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,900 (+3.27%) Land $33,600 Building $121,300 | $154,900 (+3.27%) Land $33,600 Building $121,300 | |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 (+38.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $150,000 (+12.36%) Land $32,300 Building $117,700 | $150,000 (+12.36%) Land $32,300 Building $117,700 | |
| 2022 | $852.00 | $133,500 Land $28,100 Building $105,400 | $133,500 Land $28,100 Building $105,400 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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