Lake County property record for 8540 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,414 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,735 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 007-18-28-0187-0002 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0187-0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,861 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 447 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8540 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD TO MUNSTER L.2 BL.1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201741490 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2013080455 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8540 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000041490 |
| Map Reference | MB31 PG101 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 041490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8540 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000041491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 041491 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
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 | $325,600 (+14.25%) Land $47,800 Building $277,800 | $325,600 (+14.25%) Land $47,800 Building $277,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,735.00 (+3.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $285,000 (+4.36%) Land $48,400 Building $236,600 | $285,000 (+4.36%) Land $48,400 Building $236,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,603.00 Homeowner's exemption | $273,100 Land $48,400 Building $224,700 | $273,100 Land $48,400 Building $224,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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