Lake County property record for 8342 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,996 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0130-0002 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0130-0002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,550 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0130-0002 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 182801300002 |
| Street Address | 8342 COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAWRENCE MONALDI'S 1ST ADD. LOT 2 EX. E. 10FT. IN COLUMBIA AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWRENCE MONALDIS ADD 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8342 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8342 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-508158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8342 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1807 |
| Document Number | 0000008158 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-508158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8342 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1807 |
| Document Number | 0000008159 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-508159 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8342 COLUMBIA AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1807 |
| Document Number | 0000015936 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 015936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10500 ERIE DR, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-9373 |
| Document Number | 0000015937 |
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| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 015937 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
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 | $264,700 Land $44,200 Building $220,500 | $264,700 Land $44,200 Building $220,500 | |
| 2024 | $4,996.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,100 (+5.58%) Land $40,000 Building $151,100 | $191,100 (+5.58%) Land $40,000 Building $151,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,707.00 (-8.48%) | $181,000 Land $40,000 Building $141,000 | $181,000 Land $40,000 Building $141,000 |
| 2021 | $5,143.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8342 Columbia 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 8342 Columbia 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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