8451 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8451 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,319 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Tax Bill$7,297 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0195-0009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0195-0009
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-24-154-009.000-027
  • 182801950009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,319 sqft Living Area
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area560 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007-18-28-0195-0009
Old Parcel Number182801950009
Street Address8451 FOREST AVE
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-2118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD. TO MUNSTER ALL L.9 BL.2
Legal SubdivisionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group5
Census Block5009
Census Tract40302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address1348 MACKINAW PL, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-1505
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2020
Deed SaleJun 9, 2020
Prior SaleApr 11, 2014
Deed Document Number2020 034388
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJun 9, 2020
Property Address8451 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2118
Document Number0000034388
Instrument DateJun 3, 2020
Instrument34388
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1348 MACKINAW PL SCHERERVILLE IN 463751505, SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375-1505

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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$355,700 (+27.08%) Land $50,600 Building $305,100$355,700 (+27.08%) Land $50,600 Building $305,100
2024$7,297.00 (+4.81%)
2023$279,900 (+4.56%) Land $55,300 Building $224,600$279,900 (+4.56%) Land $55,300 Building $224,600
2022$6,962.00$267,700 Land $55,300 Building $212,400$267,700 Land $55,300 Building $212,400

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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