Lake County property record for 8618 Madison Ave, Munster, IN 46321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,771 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-18-28-0400-0012 |
| Primary APN | 007-18-28-0400-0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,750 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007-18-28-0400-0012 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 182804000012 |
| Street Address | 8618 MADISON AVE |
| City | MUNSTER |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46321-2427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUETH ESTATES 1ST ADD BLOCK 1 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUETH ESTATES ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 40302 |
8618 Madison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8618 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022-500001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8618 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2427 |
| Document Number | 0000000001 |
| Map Reference | MB 46 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-500001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8618 MADISON AVE, MUNSTER, IN 46321-2427 |
| Document Number | 0000000002 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-500002 |
| Name | PARLAY MORTGAGE & PROPERTY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $409,200 Land $55,800 Building $353,400 | $409,200 Land $55,800 Building $353,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,771.00 | ||
| 2023 | $361,500 (+6.48%) Land $55,900 Building $305,600 | $361,500 (+6.48%) Land $55,900 Building $305,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,527.00 Homeowner's exemption | $339,500 Land $55,900 Building $283,600 | $339,500 Land $55,900 Building $283,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8618 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 8618 Madison Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 358 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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