5601 Johnson St, Merrillville, IN 46410 Property Records

Lake County property record for 5601 Johnson St, Merrillville, IN 46410

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,956 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.238 acres (10,367 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$162,500 (Jan 2007)
Tax Bill	$1,771 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Dec 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-36-15-0276-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-36-15-0276-0001`
Alternative APNs	`45-12-04-156-001.000-031` `361502760001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,956 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,962 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,478 sqft
Basement Area	1,478 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,367 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5601 JOHNSON ST
City	MERRILLVILLE
State	IN
Zip	46410-1924
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MEADOWDALE SUBDIV. L.1 BL.13
Legal Subdivision	MEADOWDALE SUB
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	ROSS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	42401

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of June 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Dec 21, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Feb 27, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOWER LLC
Jun 15, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 10, 2006
Deed Document Number	20071778
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044050
Date	Dec 22, 2021
Instrument	2021-544050

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75251

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	293 Months
Due	May 1, 2046

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050143
Date	Dec 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-550143

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

February 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026
Title Company	SUMMIT SETTLEMENT SERVICES L

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006799
Date	Feb 27, 2025
Instrument	2025-506799

Lender

Name	LOWER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2026
Property Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924
Document Number	0000524594
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 2026
Instrument	2026524594
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC, CLOSING USA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5601 JOHNSON ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410-1924

Mortgage

Document Number	0000524594,
Date	Jun 15, 2026
Instrument	2026524594

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Ross Township
Municipality	Merrillville Town
Unified School District	Merrillville Community School (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$186,100 (+1.09%) Land $39,800 Building $146,300	$186,100 (+1.09%) Land $39,800 Building $146,300
2024	$1,771.00 (+16.36%)
2023		$184,100 (+14.85%) Land $38,600 Building $145,500	$184,100 (+14.85%) Land $38,600 Building $145,500
2022	$1,522.00	$160,300 Land $32,500 Building $127,800	$160,300 Land $32,500 Building $127,800

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 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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