Lake County property record for 8445 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $341,145 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,633 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0195-0008 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0195-0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8445 FOREST AVE |
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| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD. TO MUNSTER ALL L.8 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 007-18-28-0195-0008
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8445 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023541379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8445 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2118 |
| Document Number | 0000006297 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-506297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1503 LOCUST DR, SAINT JOSEPH, IL 61873-9060 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Munster Town |
| Unified School District | Munster School Town (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,200 (+17.19%) Land $50,600 Building $274,600 | $325,200 (+17.19%) Land $50,600 Building $274,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,633.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $277,500 (+4.28%) Land $55,300 Building $222,200 | $277,500 (+4.28%) Land $55,300 Building $222,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,524.00 (-15.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,100 Land $55,300 Building $210,800 | $266,100 Land $55,300 Building $210,800 |
| 2021 | $4,176.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 498 locations within about half a mile of this property
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