Lake County property record for 8309 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 975 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,080 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit May 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0005-0098 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0005-0098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,140 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0005-0098 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 182800050098 |
| Street Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. W1/2 W1/2 NE BEG.1149.87FT. N. OF SW COR. NE. 175.46X89.89.805X 175.52X89.80 5FT.EX.E.30FT. IN COLUMBIA AVE.S.19 T.36 R.9 |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 36 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000525664 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026525664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000525664, |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026525664 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000038919 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8309 COLUMBIA AVE MUNSTER IN 463211806, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000038919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38919 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MUNSTER, IN 46321 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $268,600 (+12.34%) Land $58,000 Building $210,600 | $268,600 (+12.34%) Land $58,000 Building $210,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,080.00 (+3.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $239,100 (+4.73%) Land $72,800 Building $166,300 | $239,100 (+4.73%) Land $72,800 Building $166,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $228,300 Land $72,800 Building $155,500 | $228,300 Land $72,800 Building $155,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 261 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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