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8039 Forest AvenueMunster, IN 46321

Single Family · 4 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 2 Three Quarter Baths · 2,400 Sq. ft. | 0.18 Acres
$449,999 Active

8039 Forest Avenue Overview

Time on Site:
32 days
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Welcome home to this timeless Cape Cod on HISTORIC FOREST AVE, where classic charm, modern updates, & everyday comfort come together. Imagine cozy evenings by the fireplace, holiday gatherings in the sun-filled dining room, & summer nights spent relaxing in your private backyard retreat. This is more than a house, it's a place to create lasting memories. Offering 4 BEDROOMS with POTENTIAL FOR A 5TH BEDROOM, this SOLID BRICK home features a flexible floor plan ideal for related living, guests, remote work, or multi-generational living. The UPDATED KITCHEN is the heart of the home, complete with GRANITE countertops, GLASS/MARBLE backsplash, UNDER-CABINET lighting, PANTRY with PULL-OUT drawers, & newer appliances. A MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM currently used as an office provides added versatility and could easily accommodate future main-level laundry. Upstairs, the SPACIOUS PRIMARY ENSUITE offers double closets and a private bath, while two additional generously sized bedrooms share a three-quarter bath. The clean, DRY BASEMENT with EPOXY FLOORS provides approximately 1200 additional square feet ready for storage, recreation, hobbies, or future finishing. Step outside and enjoy your own private escape featuring a DECK, PATIO, FENCED YARD, FRONT SPRINKLER SYSTEM, WROUGHT IRON ELECTRIC GATE with remote access, & an OVERSIZED 3-CAR GARAGE. Buy with confidence knowing major improvements have already been completed, including UPDATED KITCHEN & 3 BATHS, NEWLY BUILT 3-CAR GARAGE (2011), NEWER ROOF (2019), NEW AC (2026), UPDATED ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, FRESH PAINT, NEW CARPETING with HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDERNEATH, NEWER DECK BOARDS & RAILINGS, and NEWER APPLIANCES, AWARD WINNING schools with a SCHOOL BUS STOP at your front door, & a location just minutes from the SOUTH SHORE TRAIN, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways. Timeless character, room to grow, and peace of mind, this Forest Avenue gem is ready to welcome you home.

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8039 Forest Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,400
  • Price/Sq.ft. $187
  • Lot 0.18 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: false

School Information

  • School District: Munster
  • Elementary School: Eads Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilbur Wright Middle School
  • High School: Munster High School

Building Information

  • New Construction: false
  • Year Built: 1928

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Lake
  • Subdivision Name: Broadmoor
  • Township: North

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3567
  • Tax Assessed Value: 277900
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
  • Parcel Number: 450613376019000027
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2400

General Information

  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Gas Range
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Pantry,His and Hers Closets,High Ceilings,Granite Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Double Vanity
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Lower Level
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 2400
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Back Yard,Sprinklers In Front,Paved,Landscaped,Few Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1848
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8050
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: false

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck,Patio
  • Property Attached: false

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard,Storage,Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Sewer Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Electricity Connected

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
  • Length: 10
  • Width: 11
  • Description: Currently an office

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 133.1
  • Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.1
  • Length: 11
  • Width: 12.1

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 18.0 x 10.0
  • Length: 18
  • Width: 10

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 18.0 x 10.0
  • Length: 18
  • Width: 10

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 221
  • Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
  • Length: 17
  • Width: 13

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 208
  • Dimensions: 13.0 x 16.0
  • Length: 13
  • Width: 16

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11.0 x 12.0
  • Length: 11
  • Width: 12

Room: Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 204
  • Dimensions: 17.0 x 12.0
  • Length: 17
  • Width: 12

8039 Forest Avenue Neighborhood

Community

46321 (MUNSTER) Demographics

45
Median Age
2,959
Population Density (per sq. mile)
53%
College Educated
$88,010
Estimated Median Income
7,221
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,314
Estimated Total Renters
85% / 15%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

8039 Forest Avenue Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

8039 Forest Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$451,360
Average List Price
$177
Average Price per Square Foot
17
Properties Sold
62
Average Days on Market
98
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

8039 Forest Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
6/23/2026Source: Northwest Indiana MLS Price Reduction
$449,999 -2.2%
6/9/2026Source: Northwest Indiana MLS Price Reduction
$459,900 -3.2%
5/28/2026Source: Northwest Indiana MLS Added to Database
May 28, 2026