Lake County property record for 8048 Howard Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,616 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0152-0022 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0152-0022 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0152-0022 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 182801520022 |
| Street Address | 8048 HOWARD AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAWRENCE MONALDI'S 5TH ADD. TO MUNSTER LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWRENCE MONALDIS ADD 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8048 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1998.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8048 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1998 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $314,400 Land $41,200 Building $273,200 | $314,400 Land $41,200 Building $273,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,616.00 | ||
| 2023 | $276,200 (+6.23%) Land $45,300 Building $230,900 | $276,200 (+6.23%) Land $45,300 Building $230,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,421.00 Homeowner's exemption | $260,000 Land $45,300 Building $214,700 | $260,000 Land $45,300 Building $214,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8048 Howard Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 129 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 129 (1982–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 129 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 8048 Howard Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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