Lake County property record for 8144 Howard Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,698 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,100 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,965 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0153-0035 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0153-0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,698 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,047 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,349 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,349 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| 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 | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8144 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAWRENCE MONALDIS 6TH ADD. TO MUNSTER LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWRENCE MONALDIS 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8144 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8144 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20103682 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005030100 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $267,700 Land $41,200 Building $226,500 | $267,700 Land $41,200 Building $226,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,965.00 | ||
| 2023 | $231,900 (+5.65%) Land $45,300 Building $186,600 | $231,900 (+5.65%) Land $45,300 Building $186,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $219,500 Land $45,300 Building $174,200 | $219,500 Land $45,300 Building $174,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8144 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 8144 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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