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8501 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8501 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.241 acres (10,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$4,171 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
May 2019 Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0195-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0195-0010
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-24-302-001.000-027
  • 182801950010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,580 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,422 sqft
1st Floor Area1,290 sqft
Basement Area1,290 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,500 sqft (0.241 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area552 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8501 FOREST AVE
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-2120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD. TO MUNSTER ALL L.10 BL.2
Legal SubdivisionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 7TH ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group5
Census Block5009
Census Tract40302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address611 EXCHANGE AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409-3926
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
May 22, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ROBERT V & KATHLEEN N RIDDELL
May 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
COMMUNITY TITLE
May 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
COMMUNITY TITLE
May 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
COMMUNITY TITLE
May 22, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
COMMUNITY TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023520906
Prior Transfer DateJun 26, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000020906
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJul 3, 2023
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000020906
Map ReferenceMB 32 PG 56
Instrument DateJun 28, 2023
Instrument2023-520906
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address611 EXCHANGE AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409-3926

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030324
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Instrument30324
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2019
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8501 FOREST AVE MUNSTER IN 463212120, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120

Mortgage

Document Number30325
DateMay 22, 2019
Instrument30325
Lender
NameROBERT V & KATHLEEN N RIDDELL
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueMay 21, 2029

May 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030319
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Instrument30319
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 PARC AUX VACHES DR PORTER IN 463042984, PORTER, IN 46304-2984

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030322
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Instrument30322
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address8501 FOREST AVE MUNSTER IN 463212120, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030320
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument30320
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address201 PARE AUX VACHES DR PORTER IN 46304, PORTER, IN 46304

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030323
Instrument DateMay 13, 2019
Instrument30323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address8501 FOREST AVE MUNSTER IN 463212120, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address8501 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2120
Document Number0000030321
Instrument DateMay 11, 2019
Instrument30321
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2019
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address201 PARC AUX VACHES DR PORTER IN 463042984, PORTER, IN 46304-2984

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 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$369,800 (+16.58%) Land $50,600 Building $319,200$369,800 (+16.58%) Land $50,600 Building $319,200
2024$4,171.00 (+3.81%)
2023$317,200 (+4.72%) Land $55,300 Building $261,900$317,200 (+4.72%) Land $55,300 Building $261,900
2022$4,018.00 (-16.73%) Homeowner's exemption$302,900 Land $55,300 Building $247,600$302,900 Land $55,300 Building $247,600
2021$4,825.00

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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