Lake County property record for 8342 Howard Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,208 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $536,987 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,380 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0126-0008 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0126-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,604 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,604 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,979 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8342 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRVIEW ADD. LOT 8 & PART VACATED 20 ALLEY ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
Source: Lake County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8342 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026512222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8342 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1839 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012798 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-012798 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8342 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1839 |
| Document Number | 0000012222 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-512222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8342 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1839 |
| Document Number | 0000012223 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-512223 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
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 | $399,600 (+20.8%) Land $49,800 Building $349,800 | $399,600 (+20.8%) Land $49,800 Building $349,800 | |
| 2024 | $4,380.00 (+4.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $330,800 (+5.65%) Land $53,100 Building $277,700 | $330,800 (+5.65%) Land $53,100 Building $277,700 | |
| 2022 | $4,205.00 Homeowner's exemption | $313,100 Land $53,100 Building $260,000 | $313,100 Land $53,100 Building $260,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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