8039 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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FOR SALE

$449,999

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,400 sqft

8039 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Est. Mortgage $2,859/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1928
$187/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 8039 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

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!
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Crystal Heady
@properties/Christie's Intl RE, (219) 440-0070
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#844304
Also Listed on NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 8039 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2400 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One and One Half
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Back Yard, FencedExterior: Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2400

Days on Market

Days on Market: 24

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450613376019000027

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $449,999Price Per Sqft: $187

Location

Direction & Address
City: MunsterCommunity: Broadmoor
School Information
Elementary School: Eads Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School: Wilbur Wright Middle SchoolHigh School: Munster High SchoolHigh School District: Munster

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 844304

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2400 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8049.888 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 844304Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2400Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1200

Around this home

What Locals Say about Munster

At least 179 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Rich Burrell
    "Tons of new families in the area . Great schools great sense of community. Some things need improvement but overall good "
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  • Foreitjosh
    "There are many families, close knit community, various parks. Very safe neighborhood, still take caution of course. Beautiful area with great people. "
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  • Brittany Naleway
    "Neighborhoods def changing since Chicago people are deciding to move down this way to save money….. becoming more of an expensive mini Chicago now. "
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  • Arsalan Ahmed
    "Great area and friendly people low crime rate and well maintained. Great parks nearby. Close to high way "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice commute easy access to expressway. Normally it depends on what time you leave in the day you can get on the expressway and have minimal traffic."
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is very dog friendly everyone pretty much maintain their dogs and their dog droppings. There are plenty areas or you can go alone and just let the dogs run around."
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  • Rich Burrell
    "My neighborhood is great everyone looks out for each other. People wave while walking beautiful trees and well maintained yards "
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  • Robert
    "Quiet, comfortable, and safe. It has all the convenience of a bigger city within minutes away. Also has the best schools."
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  • CakeDaddy
    "New to the community. So far so good. Nice and quiet with great neighbors. Well kept homes and lawns. "
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  • Charel
    "Dog owners would love it. Plenty of parks around to walk dogs. They're are always people walking their dogs. Munster is very pet friendly. "
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  • Steveshomerepair1236
    "Great schools, low crime, clean and quiet The only drawback is the subway in Munster sucks. Other than that life is good"
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  • Amanda P.
    "A lot of friendly people walk their dogs and stop to talk. We all pretty much pick up after our pets. Neighbors are also great about trying to reconnect lost pets with owners!!"
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  • Laurenbredditt
    "Great place for dog owners; Everyone is always out walking their dogs. I believe there is even a dog park"
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  • Nukatbi_arabi
    "I lived in this neighborhood for years and it’s quite safe friendly area schools are great sidewalks are great parks and bike trails are close "
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  • Felipejs67
    "We have summer concerts, soccer leagues for kids. Schools are great, movies in the park, community Pool."
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  • Arleen P.
    "Big dog park in community; mature trees in some areas. Dog friendly community and dog owners are supportive to keeping dogs safe."
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  • Dan.dehaven
    "Munster is a nice neighborhood and community. We enjoy the high school sporting events of cross country, track and especially basketball. Great programs and coaches. "
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  • Lanessa G. .
    "Mostly everyone here has a dog or dogs in this area so it’s dog friendly area just make sure you clean up after your pet "
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  • Me!
    "Awesome schools, parks system is amazing! Centennial Park is an awesome facility and the little league fields are out of this world!"
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  • Lisa C. .
    "is very inviting for families Babolat events that go on with the school district the homes are always will cast everything is within walking distance it's a nice town to grow old in."
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  • Malgorzata P.
    "There are plenty of parks and activity for pets. Most dog owners are friendly along with their pets. There are a lot of dogs in subdivisions so there can be a lot of barking through fences and traffic during walks. "
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  • Ryan W.
    "This isn’t my neighborhood I’m just visiting and have no opinion about this question, what makes your neighborhood unique. "
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  • Jurincie
    "Great schools, beautiful parks with sports for kids, walking,biking trails, close to Chicago. Many restaurants "
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  • Felipejs67
    "No public transportation in the neighbourhood. You need a car to get anywhere. I drive ten minutes to work. Very quick."
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  • Milton B.
    "School are great neighborhood is So homey it’s a great place to live and raise your family. Great activity for the kids and safe. "
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  • My W.
    "i feel safe here and the school systems are great. I never had any problems and my neighbors are friendly. "
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  • Maggie
    "Driving to Chicago can be busy due to traffic and ongoing construction but can be rather easy if leaving early"
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  • Tsataroslaw
    "Munster has a wonderful Brews and Bites event yearly at St. Thomas More Catholic School. Munster is also home to the Ale Fest annually. The Parks District has excellent community events for all ages. "
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  • Sharon W.
    "We have neighborhood events, movies, concerts, etc. there are also wonderful schools, parks, and stores all in walking distance."
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  • Milton B.
    "They are all friendly and love having lots of fun and relaxing with good intentions. A place where your kids can have fun c"
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  • Angie C.
    "Full of kids, see them all out running around enjoying all the new parks in the area. People wave at you as they drive by. everyone keeos up their yards nicely. Love love love it!!!"
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  • Susandodge1
    "Great schools and friendly neighborhood, many green spaces, parks, walking trail to restaurants, near train station to Chicago."
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  • Angie C.
    "we have lived here almostca year and love it. love our neighborhood, neighbors and lots if local business to give back to your community. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming."
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Market trends in Munster

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$363K
$8.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$167
$1MoM
Available listings
86
13MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$440K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$151K (+52.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +147% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$440K
August 2026$448K
July 2026$438K
June 2026$441K
May 2026$475K
April 2026$469K
March 2026$493K
February 2026$278K
January 2026$279K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8119 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$380,000
08/07/26
3
3
2,315
8009 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$475,000
10/16/25
4
2
3,146
3618 Lake St, Lansing, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$299,000
03/04/26
4
2.5
2,630
17922 State Line Ave, Lansing, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$330,000
07/08/26
4
3
1,320
222 Beacon Pl, Munster, IN
0.18
Single-Family Home
$354,999
06/05/26
3
2.5
3,028
8019 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$329,900
01/30/26
3
2
2,581
3626 Monroe St, Lansing, IL
0.31
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/05/25
4
2
2,534
7937 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$362,900
06/23/26
3
2
2,404
17802 State Line Ave, Lansing, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$259,000
12/31/25
4
2
2,460
8028 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$310,000
07/30/26
3
1.5
1,624

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8028 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.05
$310,000
3
1.5
1,624
Recently Sold
8016 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.07
$320,000
2
2
1,523
Recently Sold
8019 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.09
$329,900
3
2
2,581
Recently Sold
8009 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.07
$477,500
4
2
3,146
Off Market
8119 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.08
$380,000
3
3
2,315
Recently Sold
216 Broadmoor Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.11
$296,300
2
1.5
1,179
Off Market
217 Belmont Pl, Munster, IN 46321
0.12
$303,500
3
2.5
1,848
Off Market
8003 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.11
$313,900
3
2
1,678
Off Market
222 Broadmoor Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.12
$439,900
5
3
-
Recently Sold
221 Belmont Pl, Munster, IN 46321
0.13
$299,400
3
1.5
2,987
Off Market
229 Broadmoor Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.13
$186,000
2
1
864
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 25, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #844304
Listed For Sale
$449,999
Aug 11, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658
ListingRemoved
$449,999
Jun 23, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658
PriceChange
$449,999
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 9, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658
PriceChange
$459,900
Price decreased by 3%
May 28, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839658
Listed For Sale
$474,900

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Frequently asked questions about 8039 Forest Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 8039 Forest Ave?
    Based on a $449,999 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 8039 Forest Ave in Munster, IN is approximately $2,901 (about $2,459 principal & interest, $367 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 8039 Forest Ave compare to homes in Munster?
    8039 Forest Ave in Munster, IN is listed at $449,999, about 24% above the $363K median sale price in Munster.
  • What do residents say about Munster?
    Residents describe Munster, IN as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See homes for sale in Munster, IN.
  • What are the closest schools to 8039 Forest Ave?
    The closest schools to 8039 Forest Ave in Munster, IN are James B Eads Elementary School (rated 8/10), Munster High School (rated 10/10), Wilbur Wright Middle School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 8039 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8039 Forest Ave in Munster, IN has laundry facilities.
  • Does 8039 Forest Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 8039 Forest Ave in Munster, IN has a yard.
8039 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,400 sqft single-family home built in 1928. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID on Aug 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 844304.