Lake County property record for 544 Hickory Ln, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,535 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0327-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0327-0018 |
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| 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 | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,394 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 544 HICKORY LN |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD. BLOCK 4 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 40301 |
544 Hickory Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of February 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 HICKORY LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024842 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 544 HICKORY LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2409 |
| Document Number | 0000024842 |
| Map Reference | MB 41 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-024842 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 544 HICKORY LN, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2409 |
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 | $314,000 Land $57,800 Building $256,200 | $314,000 Land $57,800 Building $256,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,535.00 | ||
| 2023 | $270,200 (+7.52%) Land $60,200 Building $210,000 | $270,200 (+7.52%) Land $60,200 Building $210,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,318.00 (-10.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,300 Land $60,200 Building $191,100 | $251,300 Land $60,200 Building $191,100 |
| 2021 | $3,701.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 544 Hickory 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.
The area around 544 Hickory 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 |
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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 377 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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