Lake County property record for 8555 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,716 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $266,300 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,399 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0188-0005 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0188-0005 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,074 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8555 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD TO MUNSTER S. 55FT. L.5 BL.2 N. 5FT. L.6 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8555 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200659509 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 2010041307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8555 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000067900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 067900 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
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 | $313,500 (+21.37%) Land $44,500 Building $269,000 | $313,500 (+21.37%) Land $44,500 Building $269,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,399.00 (+5%) | ||
| 2023 | $258,300 (+4.07%) Land $44,200 Building $214,100 | $258,300 (+4.07%) Land $44,200 Building $214,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,237.00 Homeowner's exemption | $248,200 Land $44,200 Building $204,000 | $248,200 Land $44,200 Building $204,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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