Lake County property record for 8523 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,455 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0349-0004 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0349-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,416 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8523 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 S.50FT. LOT 4 N.15FT. LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
8523 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8523 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034078 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $303,300 Land $55,800 Building $247,500 | $303,300 Land $55,800 Building $247,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,455.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,300 (+7.66%) Land $55,900 Building $208,400 | $264,300 (+7.66%) Land $55,900 Building $208,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,238.00 Homeowner's exemption | $245,500 Land $55,900 Building $189,600 | $245,500 Land $55,900 Building $189,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8523 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 risk around 8523 Monroe Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 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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