8221 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8221 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,453 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.296 acres (12,894 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,037 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0044-0026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0044-0026
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-24-126-012.000-027
  • 182800440026

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,453 sqft Living Area
Basement Area2,453 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,894 sqft (0.296 acres)
Lot Dimensions161 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area506 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-18-28-0044-0026
Old Parcel Number182800440026
Street Address8221 FOREST AVE
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-1513
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBROADMOOR L.24 BL.4
Legal SubdivisionBROADMOOR
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
Census Tract40302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address8221 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1513
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 1, 2013
Deed SaleMar 1, 2013
Prior SaleMar 1, 2013
Deed Document Number0000016023
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address8221 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1513
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000024
DateMar 16, 2021
Instrument2021-500024
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityMunster Town
Unified School DistrictMunster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$375,100 (+22.06%) Land $49,100 Building $326,000$375,100 (+22.06%) Land $49,100 Building $326,000
2024$4,037.00 (+7.31%)
2023$307,300 (+8.01%) Land $51,600 Building $255,700$307,300 (+8.01%) Land $51,600 Building $255,700
2022$3,762.00 Homeowner's exemption$284,500 Land $51,600 Building $232,900$284,500 Land $51,600 Building $232,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMUNSTER WATER COMPANY
serves 23,894 people · EPA ID IN5245031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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