Lake County property record for 8138 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,440 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,324 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,397 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0047-0041 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0047-0041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Enclosed Pool |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8138 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROADMOOR ANNEX L.29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADMOOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
8138 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8138 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021522911 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022911 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8138 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000022911 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-522911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8138 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000022912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-522912 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
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 | $389,500 Land $45,700 Building $343,800 | $389,500 Land $45,700 Building $343,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,397.00 | ||
| 2023 | $325,500 (+7.89%) Land $46,500 Building $279,000 | $325,500 (+7.89%) Land $46,500 Building $279,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,056.00 Homeowner's exemption | $301,700 Land $46,500 Building $255,200 | $301,700 Land $46,500 Building $255,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8138 Forest 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 8138 Forest 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 |
|---|
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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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