Lake County property record for 8545 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
| Square Footage | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,276.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0188-0003 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,328 sqft Basement |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 140 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft Garage |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool Pool Type |
| Pool Area | 220 sqft Pool |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft Deck |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0188-0003 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 182801880003 |
| Street Address | 8545 FOREST AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2148 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD TO MUNSTER L.3 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Minor Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 007-18-28-0188-0003
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 8545 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022-526385 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8545 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Document Number | 0000026385 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-526385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | From Affidavit or Verified |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8545 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Document Number | 0000026386 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-526386 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8545 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Document Number | 0000082027 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 082027 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8545 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Document Number | 0000082028 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 082028 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2034 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | North Township |
| Municipality | Munster Town |
| Unified School District | Munster School Town (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334,400 (+19.81%) Land $44,500 Building $289,900 | $334,400 (+19.81%) Land $44,500 Building $289,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,276.00 (+107.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $279,100 (+4.22%) Land $44,200 Building $234,900 | $279,100 (+4.22%) Land $44,200 Building $234,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,508.00 Homeowner's exemption | $267,800 Land $44,200 Building $223,600 | $267,800 Land $44,200 Building $223,600 |
8545 Forest Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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