Lake County property record for 3603 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,492 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 2.05 acres (89,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,754 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-43-53-0009-0024 |
| Primary APN | 008-43-53-0009-0024 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,492 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,316 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 89,298 sqft (2.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 424 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-4070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. N.1/2 E.1/2 SW.1/4 S.13 T.35 R.8 EX. PT. IN R/W 2.05AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 42301 |
3603 E 73rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Correction Deed FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jun 24, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage ROBERT SHAFER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143078 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041414 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000532520 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000532520, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532520 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.43% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000016693 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-516693 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 320 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000004151 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 004151 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000004152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 004152 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000041414 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41414 |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Document Number | 0000037679 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3603 E 73RD AVE, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-4070 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41527 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2832 BRISTLECONE DR SCHERERVILLE IN 463754339, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-4339 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000041527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 41527 |
| Name | ROBERT SHAFER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1405 RIDGEFIELD DR, MAHOMET, IL 61853-7626 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2020 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Ross Township |
| Municipality | Hobart City |
| Unified School District | Merrillville Community School (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,900 Land $45,400 Building $262,500 | $307,900 Land $45,400 Building $262,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,754.00 | ||
| 2023 | $314,100 (+7.27%) Land $44,500 Building $269,600 | $314,100 (+7.27%) Land $44,500 Building $269,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,910.00 (-28.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $292,800 Land $40,500 Building $252,300 | $292,800 Land $40,500 Building $252,300 |
| 2021 | $4,094.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3603 E 73rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3603 E 73rd Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 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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