Lake County property record for 8144 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,842 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,421 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0047-0040 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0047-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,842 sqft Living Area |
| Attic Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0047-0040 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 182800470040 |
| Street Address | 8144 FOREST AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROADMOOR ANNEX L.28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADMOOR ANX |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
8144 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 8144 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-504779 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8144 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000004779 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-504779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8144 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000004780 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-504780 |
| Name | CIBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2055 |
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 | $319,300 (+11.8%) Land $45,700 Building $273,600 | $319,300 (+11.8%) Land $45,700 Building $273,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,421.00 | $285,600 (+9.09%) Land $45,700 Building $239,900 | $285,600 (+9.09%) Land $45,700 Building $239,900 |
| 2023 | $261,800 (+7.3%) Land $46,500 Building $215,300 | $261,800 (+7.3%) Land $46,500 Building $215,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,199.00 Homeowner's exemption | $244,000 Land $46,500 Building $197,500 | $244,000 Land $46,500 Building $197,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8144 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 8144 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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