Lake County property record for 8153 Howard Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,600 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,825 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0153-0011 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0153-0011 |
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| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| 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 | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8153 HOWARD AVE |
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| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAWRENCE MONALDIS 6TH ADD. TO MUNSTER LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWRENCE MONALDIS 6TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8153 Howard Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8147 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1834 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201470811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $254,900 Land $41,200 Building $213,700 | $254,900 Land $41,200 Building $213,700 | |
| 2024 | $5,825.00 | ||
| 2023 | $223,100 (+5.73%) Land $45,300 Building $177,800 | $223,100 (+5.73%) Land $45,300 Building $177,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,487.00 | $211,000 Land $45,300 Building $165,700 | $211,000 Land $45,300 Building $165,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8153 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 8153 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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