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    8039 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

    4beds
    2,400sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    8,049 Square Feet Lot
    $439,500 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Fenced yardGlass and marble backsplashVersatile main-level bedroomPrivate bathSpacious primary suiteHome officeWrought-iron electric gate
    Not every home is meant to blend in. If you've been searching for something beyond the ordinary, your search ends here. Set along Historic Forest Avenue and now offering a SUBSTANTIAL SELLER CREDIT available towards Buyer's closing costs or an interest rate buydown, this architecturally distinctive brick home offers timeless character, beautiful natural light, refined updates, and a lifestyle you simply won't find in a cookie-cutter neighborhood. Oversized windows fill the home with sunlight, creating warm, inviting spaces that feel sophisticated yet comfortable. Designed for both everyday living and unforgettable gatherings, this home offers 4 bedrooms with the potential for a 5th, including a versatile main-level bedroom perfect for related living, a home office, or future main-level laundry. The SPACIOUS primary suite features a PRIVATE bath and DOUBLE closets, while the clean, dry basement with epoxy floors provides approximately 1,200 ADDITIONAL square feet ready for recreation, hobbies, storage, or future finishing. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, a glass and marble backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, pull-out pantry drawers, and newer appliances. Step outside to your own private retreat with a deck, patio, fenced yard, wrought-iron ELECTRIC gate, front sprinkler system, and an oversized 3-car garage. Enjoy peace of mind knowing MAJOR UPDATES have already been completed, including a newer roof, new A/C (2026), updated plumbing and electrical, fresh paint, new carpeting with hardwood floors underneath, newer deck boards and railings, and the oversized garage built in 2011. PRIME LOCATION, Located in Munster's AWARD WINNING school district with a school bus stop at your front door, and just minutes from the South Shore Line, parks, shopping, dining, and major highways, perfect for commuters or weekend getaways. Distinctive. Timeless. Unforgettable. Schedule your showing today!
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    Listed by:

    Crystal Heady,

    @properties/Christie's Intl RE 219-440-0070

    Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 844304MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 204
      • Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 208
      • Dimensions: 13.0 x 16.0
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 132
      • Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
      Bedroom 4
      • Description: Currently an office
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110
      • Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 133.1
      • Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.1
      Family room
      • Description: Can easily be a 5th bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180
      • Dimensions: 18.0 x 10.0
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 180
      • Dimensions: 18.0 x 10.0
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 221
      • Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Lower Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub, Pantry, In-Law Floorplan, His and Hers Closets, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity
      • Windows: Blinds
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,400
      • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,400

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Detached, Paved, Oversized, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 3
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      • Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 8,049 Square Feet
      • Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Paved, Landscaped, Few Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 450613376019000027
      • 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

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Broadmoor
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Munster

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $187/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $310,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,677
      • Date on market: 8/25/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $439,500

        $418,000 - $461,000

        $2,878/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/25/2026Listed for sale$449,999$187/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844304 Report a problem
        8/11/2026Listing removed$449,999$187/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Price change$449,999-2.2%$187/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658 Report a problem
        6/9/2026Price change$459,900-3.2%$192/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listed for sale$474,900-0.9%$198/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listing removed$479,000$200/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12600976 Report a problem
        5/6/2026Price change$479,000-1.2%$200/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835562 Report a problem
        4/17/2026Price change$484,900-2%$202/sqft
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        3/17/2026Listed for sale$494,900$206/sqft
        Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #835562 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,567 +5.7%$310,600 +11.8%
        2024$3,374 +6.9%$277,900 +7%
        2023$3,155 +3.5%$259,600 +7.2%
        2022$3,048 +3.2%$242,100 +3.7%
        2021$2,953 +8.9%$233,500 +3.3%
        2020$2,711 -16.5%$226,100 +5.6%
        2019$3,246 +0.7%$214,100 -0.1%
        2018$3,224 +32.3%$214,400 +0.9%
        2017$2,437 $212,500 -0.5%
        2016$2,437 -6.8%$213,500 +18%
        2014$2,616 +7.7%$181,000 +3.7%
        2013$2,428 -15%$174,500 -12.2%
        2012$2,855 -9.3%$198,800 -2.3%
        2011$3,149 +5.1%$203,400
        2010$2,995 $203,400
        2009-- $203,400 +6.9%
        2007-- $190,300 +41.1%
        2006-- $134,900 +2.3%
        2005-- $131,900
        2004-- $131,900 +277.9%
        2003-- $34,900
        2002-- $34,900 +199.8%
        2001-- $11,640
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 46321

        Getting around

        80 / 100
        Very Walkable
        64 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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