Lake County property record for 8136 Van Buren Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (7,995 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,533 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0179-0031 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0179-0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,408 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,995 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 526 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8136 VAN BUREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCHOON & HARKEMA 1ST ADD. TO MUNSTER L.31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOON & HARKEMA 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
8136 Van Buren Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8136 VAN BUREN AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201876030 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2007050307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8136 VAN BUREN AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1638 |
| Document Number | 0000076030 |
| Map Reference | MB31 PG86 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 076030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8136 VAN BUREN AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1638 |
| Document Number | 0000076031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018 076031 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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 | $333,900 Land $62,700 Building $271,200 | $333,900 Land $62,700 Building $271,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,533.00 | ||
| 2023 | $270,100 (+6.17%) Land $45,600 Building $224,500 | $270,100 (+6.17%) Land $45,600 Building $224,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,343.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,400 Land $45,600 Building $208,800 | $254,400 Land $45,600 Building $208,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8136 Van Buren Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8136 Van Buren 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 626 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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