8607 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8607 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,180 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$205,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,474 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-18-28-0188-0007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-18-28-0188-0007`
Alternative APNs	`45-06-24-303-007.000-027` `182801880007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,350 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,350 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,180 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 68 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Above-Ground Pool
Patio Area	271 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	007-18-28-0188-0007
Old Parcel Number	182801880007
Street Address	8607 FOREST AVE
City	MUNSTER
State	IN
Zip	46321-2122
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD TO MUNSTER S. 55FT. L.7 BL.2 N. 13FT. L.8 BL.2
Legal Subdivision	KNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	NORTH
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5012
Census Tract	40302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8607 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 2, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017 066493
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	8607 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026464
Date	Sep 7, 2021
Instrument	2021-526464

Lender

Name	CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DRAPER, UT 84020

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2036

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2017
Property Address	8607 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
Document Number	0000066493
Map Reference	MB31 PG101
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2017
Instrument	2017 066493
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	COMMUNITY TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8607 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122

Mortgage

Document Number	0000066494
Date	Oct 2, 2017
Instrument	2017 066494

Lender

Name	CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	North Township
Municipality	Munster Town
Unified School District	Munster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$312,900 (+17.76%) Land $46,900 Building $266,000	$312,900 (+17.76%) Land $46,900 Building $266,000
2024	$3,474.00 (+3.79%)
2023		$265,700 (+4.32%) Land $49,600 Building $216,100	$265,700 (+4.32%) Land $49,600 Building $216,100
2022	$3,347.00 Homeowner's exemption	$254,700 Land $49,600 Building $205,100	$254,700 Land $49,600 Building $205,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 449 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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