8505 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8505 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.227 acres (9,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,578 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-18-28-0349-0001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-18-28-0349-0001`
Alternative APNs	`45-06-24-426-001.000-027` `182803490001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,860 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	600 sqft
Finished Basement	600 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,900 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	330 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	007-18-28-0349-0001
Old Parcel Number	182803490001
Street Address	8505 MONROE AVE
City	MUNSTER
State	IN
Zip	46321-2307
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD. BLOCK 1 LOT 1
Legal Subdivision	RUETH ESTATES ADD 02
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	40302

Owner

8505 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2016.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 13, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jul 19, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jan 3, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Oct 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 2016
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 2016
Prior Sale	Nov 22, 2010
Deed Document Number	2016 075728
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000004169
Date	Feb 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-504169

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	331 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023055
Date	Jul 19, 2023
Instrument	2023-523055

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	328 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000047
Date	Jan 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-500047

Lender

Name	INDIANA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency
Address	INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8505 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL OF OR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000076438
Date	Oct 23, 2020
Instrument	2020-076438

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	North Township
Municipality	Munster Town
Unified School District	Munster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$356,700 Land $56,600 Building $300,100	$356,700 Land $56,600 Building $300,100
2024	$3,578.00
2023		$309,800 (+7.31%) Land $56,800 Building $253,000	$309,800 (+7.31%) Land $56,800 Building $253,000
2022	$3,539.00	$288,700 Land $56,800 Building $231,900	$288,700 Land $56,800 Building $231,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8505 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 8505 Monroe 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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