Lake County property record for 8138 Castle Dr, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.305 acres (13,329 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,023,132 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,103 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Construction Loan May 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 45-07-20-102-036.000-027 |
| Primary APN | 45-07-20-102-036.000-027 |
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| Lot Area | 13,329 sqft (0.305 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 8138 CASTLE DR |
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| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | FAIRWAY ADDITION LOT 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8138 Castle Dr, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8138 CASTLE DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN |
| May 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MARQUETTE BANK |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-516773 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8138 CASTLE DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000004407 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-504407 |
| Name | FIRST BANK OF MANHATTAN |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANHATTAN, IL 60442 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8138 CASTLE DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000016773 |
| Map Reference | MB 113 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-516773 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8138 CASTLE DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000016774 |
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| Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-516774 |
| Name | MARQUETTE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Max Rate | 12.2% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8138 CASTLE DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1937 |
| Document Number | 0000029469 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2020-090787 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-529469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12003 CASHLENAN LN, NEW LENOX, IL 60451-3712 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $148,100 (+270.25%) Land $148,100 | $148,100 (+270.25%) Land $148,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,103.00 | $40,000 (-) Land $40,000 | $40,000 (-) Land $40,000 |
| 2023 | $40,000 (-) Land $40,000 | $40,000 (-) Land $40,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,075.00 | $40,000 Land $40,000 | $40,000 Land $40,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8138 Castle Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 157 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 157 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8138 Castle Dr 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 | 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 453 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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