Lake County property record for 8402 Howard Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $249,375 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,497 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Aug 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0126-0010 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0126-0010 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,817 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,177 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,177 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,088 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-1874 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIRVIEW ADD. LOT 10 & ALL VACATED 20 ALLEY WEST OF LOT & N 1/2 OF VACATED AL LEY SOUTH OF LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 40401 |
8402 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023540645 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031595 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Document Number | 0000040645 |
| Map Reference | MB25 PG61 DOC612036 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Document Number | 0000040646 |
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| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540646 |
| Name | CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Document Number | 0000031595 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-531595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8402 HOWARD AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-1874 |
| Document Number | 0000023600 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-523600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $285,800 Land $56,100 Building $229,700 | $285,800 Land $56,100 Building $229,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,497.00 | ||
| 2023 | $267,400 (+6.11%) Land $57,300 Building $210,100 | $267,400 (+6.11%) Land $57,300 Building $210,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,310.00 Homeowner's exemption | $252,000 Land $57,300 Building $194,700 | $252,000 Land $57,300 Building $194,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8402 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 8402 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 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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