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8611 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8611 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,980 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$131,300 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$2,845 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN007-18-28-0188-0008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN007-18-28-0188-0008
Alternative APNs
  • 45-06-24-303-008.000-027
  • 182801880008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,496 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,744 sqft
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft
Basement Area1,248 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,980 sqft (0.183 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8611 FOREST AVE
CityMUNSTER
StateIN
Zip46321-2122
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD TO MUNSTER EX. N. 13FT.L.8 BL.2 NWLY 19.21FT. L.9 BL.2
Legal SubdivisionKNICKERBOCKER MANOR 6TH ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH
Census Block Group5
Census Block5012
Census Tract40302

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8611 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 13, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Mar 11, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201528593
Prior Transfer DateFeb 7, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000010952
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateOct 13, 2021
Property Address8611 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
Document Number0000062895
Map ReferenceMB 31 PG 101
Instrument DateOct 4, 2021
Instrument2021-062895
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8611 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122

March 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateMar 11, 2021
Property Address8611 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122
Document Number0000022050
Map ReferenceMB 31 PG 101
Instrument DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument2021-022050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8611 FOREST AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2122

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionNorth Township
MunicipalityMunster Town
Unified School DistrictMunster School Town (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$302,400 (+22.08%) Land $43,100 Building $259,300$302,400 (+22.08%) Land $43,100 Building $259,300
2024$2,845.00 (-2.4%)
2023$247,700 (+4.08%) Land $42,000 Building $205,700$247,700 (+4.08%) Land $42,000 Building $205,700
2022$2,915.00$238,000 Land $42,000 Building $196,000$238,000 Land $42,000 Building $196,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemMUNSTER WATER COMPANY
serves 23,894 people · EPA ID IN5245031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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

ProviderMax 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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