556 Cedar Ct, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 556 Cedar Ct, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.208 acres (9,072 sqft)
OwnerOwner on Record
Tax Bill$2,822 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0341-0008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0341-0008
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-24-455-046.000-027
  • 182803410008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,092 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,092 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,072 sqft (0.208 acres)
Lot Dimensions144 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-18-28-0341-0008
Old Parcel Number182803410008
Street Address556 CEDAR CT
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-2435
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD. BLOCK 5 TO MUNSTER LOT 8
Legal SubdivisionRUETH ESTATES ADD 02
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract40301

Owner

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner on Record
Mailing Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
May 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
Oct 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST MIDWEST BANK
Mar 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
Nov 6, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Jan 8, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ELEMENTS FIN'L FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 31, 2012
Transfer Doc0000008154
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013087
DateJun 14, 2021
Instrument2021-513087
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000040484
DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument2018 040484
Lender
NameELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46207
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 15, 2043

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000032095
DateMay 24, 2017
Instrument2017 032095
Lender
NameELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46207
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMay 15, 2042

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000072628
DateOct 27, 2017
Instrument2017 072628
Lender
NameFIRST MIDWEST BANK
TypeBank
Address60036
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000016202
DateMar 9, 2020
Instrument2020 016202
Lender
NameELEMENTS FINANCIAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term298 Months
DueJan 15, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Document Number0000081391
Instrument DateNov 6, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2019
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address556 CEDAR CT MUNSTER IN 463212435, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435

Mortgage

Document Number0000081391
DateNov 26, 2019
Instrument81391
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 25, 2049

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address556 CEDAR CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435
Document Number0000035275
Instrument DateJan 8, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 27, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address556 CEDAR CT MUNSTER IN 463212435, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2435

Mortgage

Document Number0000035275
DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument35275
Lender
NameELEMENTS FIN'L FCU
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46207-7123
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 5, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityMunster Town
Unified School DistrictMunster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$256,800 (+15.21%) Land $53,900 Building $202,900$256,800 (+15.21%) Land $53,900 Building $202,900
2024$2,822.00 (+4.09%)
2023$222,900 (+6.7%) Land $53,600 Building $169,300$222,900 (+6.7%) Land $53,600 Building $169,300
2022$2,711.00 Homeowner's exemption$208,900 Land $53,600 Building $155,300$208,900 Land $53,600 Building $155,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMUNSTER WATER COMPANY
serves 23,894 people · EPA ID IN5245031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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