Come discover your dream Cape Cod on HISTORIC FOREST AVENUE! This stunning SOLID brick 1 1/2 story home has been COMPLETELY GUTTED to the studs and REIMAGINED with style and comfort in mind, offering over 3,000 sq. ft. of living space & a REBUILT oversized HEATED & INSULATED 3-car garage. With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, & a BONUS room in the basement, there's space for everyone to live, work, & play. The heart of the home is the gorgeous kitchen, designed for both cooking and entertaining. You'll love the rich 42" maple cabinets with CROWN MOLDING, GRANITE countertops, STONE backsplash, PREMIUM STAINLESS-STEEL appliances, & PORCELAIN tile that flows right into the SUN-FILLED formal dining room. The spacious living room is perfect for cozy nights by the wood-burning fireplace, while the main level also offers a BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED bathroom, a laundry room so SPACIOUS you might actually enjoy laundry day, & two bedrooms. Upstairs is a true retreat--an incredible 1,100 sq. ft. primary suite with a MASSIVE walk-in closet, full bath, & abundant storage, plus a second upstairs bedroom. Zoned heating & cooling with a dedicated furnace and AC keep every level comfortable year-round. Step outside to enjoy morning coffee on the covered porch or host gatherings on the additional back deck. The fenced yard, updated landscaping, & recently resealed driveway make the outdoor space just as inviting as the inside. THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS include an OUTDOOR PHOTOCELL that automatically turns on your exterior lights at dusk, an 9-year-old ROOF, brick exterior was PROFESSIONALLY re-tuck pointed just 10 years ago, HOME WARRANTY, LOW TAXES, NO HOA, & a school bus stop right at your front door. Best of all, this home is just minutes from the SOUTH SHORE TRAIN, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways--making your commute and weekend plans a breeze. This Forest Avenue gem blends classic charm with modern updates, and it's ready for its next chapter. Don't wait--schedule your showing today!
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$475,000
8009 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
4beds
3,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.27 Acres Lot
$491,300 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$2,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$491,300
$447,000 - $540,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Crystal Heady,
@properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-440-0070
Bought with:
Cory Wendt, RB23001990
Real Broker, LLC
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 827232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 1085
- Dimensions: 35.0 x 31.0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 9.0
Bonus room
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 10.0
Dining room
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.0
Kitchen
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Laundry
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 17.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, His and Hers Closets, Crown Molding
- Basement: Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Storage Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,146
- Total interior livable area: 3,146 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,946
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Oversized, Driveway, On Street, Off Street, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Alley Access
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Private, Landscaped, Few Trees, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450613376012000027
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Munster
- Subdivision: Broadmoor
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $475,000+0%$151/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827232 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Pending sale | $474,900$151/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827232 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Contingent | $474,900$151/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827232 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $474,900$151/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #827232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,674 +3.6% | $398,600 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $4,512 +5.8% | $356,900 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $4,264 +3.7% | $344,900 +7.4% |
| 2022 | $4,113 +3.2% | $321,100 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $3,985 +9.9% | $309,000 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,627 -15.8% | $299,000 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $4,305 +0.7% | $280,800 0% |
| 2018 | $4,274 +22.2% | $280,900 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $3,498 | $278,300 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $3,498 -6% | $279,200 +11.4% |
| 2014 | $3,721 +6.1% | $250,700 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $3,508 -10.9% | $241,800 -10.9% |
| 2012 | $3,937 -6.5% | $271,500 -4% |
| 2011 | $4,210 +5.5% | $282,900 |
| 2010 | $3,991 | $282,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $282,900 +8.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $259,800 +60.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $161,500 +1.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $159,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $159,100 +304.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $39,300 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 46321
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10James B Eads Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Wilbur Wright Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Munster High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eads Elementary School
- Middle: Wilbur Wright Middle School
- High: Munster High School
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Lake County
- Munster
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- 8009 Forest Ave
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