Lake County property record for 8534 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,369 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0347-0018 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0347-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0347-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 182803470018 |
| Street Address | 8534 MONROE AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD.BLOCK 7 S. 35FT. LOT 6 N. 30FT. LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUETH ESTATES ADD 02 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
The current owner of 8534 Monroe Ave acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8534 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018074 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8534 MONROE AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000015165 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 8534 MONROE AVE MUNSTER IN 463212308, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000015165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15165 |
| Name | GRADY B WILIS |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $373,000 Land $55,800 Building $317,200 | $373,000 Land $55,800 Building $317,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,369.00 | ||
| 2023 | $331,200 (+8.02%) Land $55,900 Building $275,300 | $331,200 (+8.02%) Land $55,900 Building $275,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,064.00 Homeowner's exemption | $306,600 Land $55,900 Building $250,700 | $306,600 Land $55,900 Building $250,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8534 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 8534 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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