Lake County property record for 5550 Johnson St, Merrillville, IN 46410
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,490 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-36-15-0268-0015 |
| Primary APN | 008-36-15-0268-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 513 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008-36-15-0268-0015 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 361502680015 |
| Street Address | 5550 JOHNSON ST |
| City | MERRILLVILLE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46410-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MEADOWDALE SUBDIV. L.15 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOWDALE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 42401 |
5550 Johnson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5550 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-016958 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5550 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000016958 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-016958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016959 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-016959 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 167 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
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 | $165,500 Land $34,500 Building $131,000 | $165,500 Land $34,500 Building $131,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,490.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,500 (+15.03%) Land $33,500 Building $128,000 | $161,500 (+15.03%) Land $33,500 Building $128,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,238.00 | $140,400 Land $28,100 Building $112,300 | $140,400 Land $28,100 Building $112,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5550 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.
Wildfire risk around 5550 Johnson St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 85% 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 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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