8534 Madison Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8534 Madison Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.223 acres (9,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$279,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,996 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-18-28-0400-0006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-18-28-0400-0006`
Alternative APNs	`45-06-24-426-023.000-027` `182804000006`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,860 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	600 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,750 sqft (0.223 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	552 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	007-18-28-0400-0006
Old Parcel Number	182804000006
Street Address	8534 MADISON AVE
City	MUNSTER
State	IN
Zip	46321-2425
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	RUETH ESTATES 1ST ADD BLOCK 1 LOT 6
Legal Subdivision	RUETH ESTATES ADD 01
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	40302

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 20, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 19, 2006
Deed Document Number	2020-068386
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005023
Date	Feb 20, 2024
Instrument	2024-505023

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	320 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Interest

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040493
Date	Jul 1, 2020
Instrument	2020 040493

Lender

Name	HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	46625

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077343
Date	Nov 12, 2019
Instrument	2019 077343

Lender

Name	HALLMARK HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2020
Property Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Document Number	0000068386
Map Reference	MB 46 PG 21
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2020
Instrument	2020-068386
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000068387
Date	Sep 28, 2020
Instrument	2020-068387

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8534 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425
Document Number	0000068873
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 25, 2017
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8534 MADISON AVE MUNSTER IN 463212425, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2425

Mortgage

Document Number	0000068873
Date	Oct 11, 2017
Instrument	68873

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2032

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		$330,100 (+8.48%) Land $55,800 Building $274,300	$330,100 (+8.48%) Land $55,800 Building $274,300
2024	$3,996.00 (+5.77%)
2023		$304,300 (+6.51%) Land $55,900 Building $248,400	$304,300 (+6.51%) Land $55,900 Building $248,400
2022	$3,778.00 Homeowner's exemption	$285,700 Land $55,900 Building $229,800	$285,700 Land $55,900 Building $229,800

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 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

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.

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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