Lake County property record for 5501 Johnson St, Merrillville, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,235 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-36-15-0273-0022 |
| Primary APN | 008-36-15-0273-0022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008-36-15-0273-0022 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 361502730022 |
| Street Address | 5501 JOHNSON ST |
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWDALE SUBDIV. L.22 BL.10 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWDALE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 42401 |
5501 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 1986.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1986 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $138,100 Land $35,400 Building $102,700 | $138,100 Land $35,400 Building $102,700 | |
| 2024 | $1,235.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,400 (+15.08%) Land $34,300 Building $106,100 | $140,400 (+15.08%) Land $34,300 Building $106,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,045.00 | $122,000 Land $28,900 Building $93,100 | $122,000 Land $28,900 Building $93,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 Johnson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1981–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 5501 Johnson St 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.
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 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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