Lake County property record for 8556 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 1995 |
| Square Footage | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $458.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0223-0003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Foundation Type | Raised Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,460 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 141 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0223-0003 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 182802230003 |
| Street Address | 8556 FOREST AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2121 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 11TH ADD. ALL L.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNICKERBOCKER MANOR ADD 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Minor Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Blockgroup | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 007-18-28-0223-0003
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 | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK SB |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEOPLES BANK SB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2021-501001 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000086483 |
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| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-086483 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MUNSTER, IN 46321 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010671 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 010671 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK SB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MUNSTER, IN 46321 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000001001 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-501001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000001002 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-501002 |
| Name | COMPASS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000024862 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 024862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8556 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2121 |
| Document Number | 0000024863 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019 024863 |
| Name | PEOPLES BANK SB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 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 | $289,400 (+16.37%) Land $44,800 Building $244,600 | $289,400 (+16.37%) Land $44,800 Building $244,600 | |
| 2024 | $458.00 (-92.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $248,700 (+4.28%) Land $44,700 Building $204,000 | $248,700 (+4.28%) Land $44,700 Building $204,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,500 Land $44,700 Building $193,800 | $238,500 Land $44,700 Building $193,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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