8226 Kraay Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8226 Kraay Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.217 acres (9,447 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$323,190 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$3,640 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0240-0005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0240-0005
Alternative APNs
  • 45-07-19-227-025.000-027
  • 182802400005

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,720 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,989 sqft
1st Floor Area1,360 sqft
Basement Area1,269 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,447 sqft (0.217 acres)
Lot Dimensions141 ft deep x 67 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8226 KRAAY AVE
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-1425
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBOWLING GREEN 2ND SUB. L.19
Legal SubdivisionBOWLING GREEN 2ND SUB
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract40401

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of January 30, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HORIZON BANK
Oct 7, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE HIGHLAND LLC
Aug 12, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ANTHONY M & SARAH L PORTONE
Aug 12, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 7, 2020
Deed Document Number2021509015
Prior Transfer DateMay 11, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000009015
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 18, 2021
Property Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425
Document Number0000009015
Map ReferenceMB 36 PG 47
Instrument DateMay 12, 2021
Instrument2021-509015
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2022
Title CompanyGREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425

Mortgage

Document Number0000009016
DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument2021-509016
Lender
NameHORIZON BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateOct 7, 2020
Property Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425
Document Number0000071217
Instrument DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument71217
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE HIGHLAND LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8226 KRAAY AVE MUNSTER IN 463211425, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 12, 2020
Property Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425
Document Number0000052421
Instrument DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument52421
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address9845 SEQUOIA CT MUNSTER IN 463213856, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3856

Mortgage

Document Number52422
DateAug 12, 2020
Instrument52422
Lender
NameANTHONY M & SARAH L PORTONE
Address10017 TANGLEWOOD CT, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3837
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 12, 2020
Property Address8226 KRAAY AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1425
Document Number0000052420
Instrument DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument52420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address51295 HIDDEN PINES CT GRANGER IN 46530, GRANGER, IN 46530

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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$327,700 (+17.88%) Land $48,300 Building $279,400$327,700 (+17.88%) Land $48,300 Building $279,400
2024$3,640.00 (+5.32%)
2023$278,000 (+5.9%) Land $53,100 Building $224,900$278,000 (+5.9%) Land $53,100 Building $224,900
2022$3,456.00 Homeowner's exemption$262,500 Land $53,100 Building $209,400$262,500 Land $53,100 Building $209,400

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 policies
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims157 (1982–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 157
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2011 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 138 claims

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.

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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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