8540 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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OFF MARKET

$353,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,127 sqft

8540 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321

Est. Refi. Payment $2,195/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 30, 2017 for $232,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$353K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$6K (-1.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$121K (+52%)
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 +112% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$353K
August 2026$352K
July 2026$356K
June 2026$359K
May 2026$360K
April 2026$358K
March 2026$351K
February 2026$345K
January 2026$340K
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
8546 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$295,000
06/24/26
3
2
2,327
8516 Moraine Ave, Munster, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$383,000
09/11/25
3
1.5
2,920
8549 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$375,000
11/26/25
3
2.5
2,626
44 Timrick Dr, Munster, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$355,000
08/25/26
3
2
2,068
254 Sycamore Ln, Munster, IN
0.29
Single-Family Home
$264,000
12/16/25
3
2
1,720
8423 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$374,900
07/16/26
3
1.5
2,312
218 Sunset Ln, Munster, IN
0.24
Single-Family Home
$350,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,816
245 Sycamore Ln, Munster, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,799
26 Timrick Dr, Munster, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$326,000
02/06/26
4
2
1,943
250 Sycamore Ln, Munster, IN
0.28
Single-Family Home
$329,900
07/29/26
3
1.5
1,822

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
8539 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.04
$411,100
4
3
2,300
Off Market
18531 Willow Ln, Lansing, IL 60438
0.05
$337,700
3
3
1,746
Off Market
8549 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.04
$375,000
3
2.5
2,626
Recently Sold
18607 Willow Ln, Lansing, IL 60438
0.04
$352,300
3
2
2,200
Off Market
8560 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.05
$222,000
2
1
1,139
Off Market
8511 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.08
$441,500
3
2.5
2,700
Off Market
8516 Moraine Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.08
$388,600
3
1.5
2,920
Off Market
18513 Willow Ln, Lansing, IL 60438
0.08
$323,300
4
3
-
Off Market
18501 Willow Ln, Lansing, IL 60438
0.10
$325,600
4
2
1,463
Off Market
18472 Illi Indi Dr, Lansing, IL 60438
0.10
$379,900
4
3
2,075
Off Market
8452 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.11
$335,000
3
1.5
1,995
Off Market
8445 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
0.13
$320,300
2
1.5
1,904
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
2,127 sqft
$166/sqft
Garage

About this House

Everything about this REMODELED RANCH will make you HAPPY! The BAY WINDOW lets SUNLIGHT show REFINISHED HARDWOOD in the LIVING ROOM with its STONE FIREPLACE,while BUILT-IN SHELVING defines the DINING AREA. The BRIGHT, IMMACULATE KITCHEN features STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WHITE CABINETS, and a COZY SEATING NOOK with EXTRA STORAGE in its benches. THE PERFECTLY RETRO main bath has UPDATED LIGHTING and a NEW CERAMIC FLOOR. CEILING FANS keep all three bedrooms breezy,and the generous closets help with organization. Wait until you see the FINISHED BASEMENT('11), with its REC ROOM, 3/4 BATH and SECLUDED OFFICE. Don't forget the LAUNDRY area and closets, offering EVEN MORE STORAGE. The AWESOME BACK YARD is FENCED and the JUST RENOVATED KIWANIS PARK is right down the block. Newer items include: ROOF('13),WINDOWS('14,)FURNACE('11,)AC('15),SUMP BACK-UP('16),LIGHTING('16), and STAINLESS('16)! Munster offers FINE SCHOOLS and a GREAT COMMUTE. LOVE the HOUSE - LOVE the NEIGHBORHOOD - LOVE the TOWN!
8540 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,127 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $232,000 on Jun 30, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $353,100, with a rent estimate of $2,475/month.

Home Details for 8540 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Family Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 30, 2017
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #414724
Sold
$232,000
May 20, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$235,000
May 19, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$235,000
Oct 23, 2013
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #332292
Sold
$149,900
Jul 23, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$149,900

Market trends in Lansing

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$190K
$9.18KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$148
$3MoM
Available listings
139

Around this home

What Locals Say about Lansing

At least 339 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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    "Easy access to the eway, cheap gas stations. Lots of stores and restaurants. Very nice community. Police are always out. "
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  • Sherman
    "Been living in this community 14 years never had any problems it’s a great place to live and grow your family "
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  • Keaira Miles
    "Lots of kids. Good place to be , lots of restaurants and shopping places. Safe, fun, friendly, quite, "
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  • Rena Jones
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  • Nicole.dorsey
    "Some people don’t pick up after there dogs and it can get very annoying when you are out walking your fur baby"
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  • Jesus
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    "I love lansing very welcoming neighborhood great for kids and big families to enjoy their home………………"
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  • Whitley Hayes
    "Nothing it’s a wonderful area to walk your pet. There is plenty of free space for your furry friend to play and run around. "
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  • Katelyn V. K.
    "We have an autumn fest every year. We also have a new facility called fox pointe that is used for the community to have concerts and movie nights. "
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  • Ricco S.
    "House music festival (baseball fields area) Ma Auntie Fest (TBA) Classic Car shows Red Fest (TBD) "
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  • Veronica C.
    "Peaceful for the most part. Pretty clean. Neighbors are friendly. For the most part, a safe neighborhood."
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  • Fairls47
    "block parties, events from the church, and barbecues. We should be building bonds and asking each other for help. "
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  • Lakishatoy
    "There are summer concerts and car shows and parades. Downtown Lansing has shops and eateries and pur parks have newer playgrounds and dog walks "
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  • Veronica C.
    "There are only certain areas in Lansing in which I feel are completely safe. Other than that, the parks are clean and well kept and the schools seem really great. It’s quiet for the more part as well."
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  • Woodardterrance27
    "Great place to live. Incredibly family friendly. Quiet peaceful community and tightly controlled area. "
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  • Becky P.
    "Block parties usually, very neighborly. Ridge Road also has 3 Cruise Nights each summer, the new amphitheater provides many events including craft fairs, music, food carts, and more."
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  • Brandi
    "That it’s a nice location to stay at but some areas are better than others but it’s a lot of parks and different things around to keep yourself occupied "
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  • Lorraine B.
    "I feel it’s important to know that the schooling in the Lansing district is great. My 2 boys both go to school in this area and I just love it "
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  • Jordynsc6
    "in my opinion it's a quiet neighborhood. it's good for schooling, and groceries. I lived here my whole life "
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  • Morroccosmith
    "It’s quiet but they steal packages, there are barely any sidewalks or public transportation bus stops. "
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  • Tamayaware
    "always a calm neighborhood and good schools are close. has all the amenities of a small town.......... "
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  • Heatherbluma7
    "There are alot of activities for kids in the town..festivals..parades...concerts..nice small parks. "
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  • Tamikka J.
    "We have festivals, concerts, a lot of family events it’s very neighborly. Small coffee shops. Downtown Lansing has events posted in the neighborhood newsletters. Halloween is safe and exciting for the kids. Homeowners have bomb fires "
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  • Elliot V.
    "They have an annual Lansing Fest, I’ve only gone once. They also have an October night bike ride I may participate in. They also have weekend old automobiles that show up on the main BLVD."
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  • Angela M.
    "It’s a great neighborhood. I wouldn’t say there’s many parks in the neighborhood. There are a lot of dog owners where I stay, but most are in gates. There are sidewalks in the neighborhood and people that watch over others."
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  • Jason G.
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  • Marlena.d.morgan
    "Everything, very pet and kid friendly neighborhood. Have lived here since 2004 and I love our country community"
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  • Joanne W.
    "This is a dog friendly neighbor hood. Many people walk their dogs. There is a park nearby to walk to also. There are many fenced properties which provide a running area for the pets."
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  • Joanne W.
    "Flanagin Lake is nearby. Close to expressways, shopping, Indiana and Lansing has a new Pavillon for concerts with a built in sound system on Ridge Road."
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  • Thomas.akeylah
    "Very safe and good neighborhood for families. School district and the community is friendly and welcoming."
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  • Shawna0687
    "This is a very family oriented area with parks and walking trails. The fireworks are beautiful in July and there are parades on Ridge Road"
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  • Shonda
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  • Timcasson
    "Lansing has a lot of good neighborhoods that have sidewalks that are well lit. There are already a lot of dog owners including myself that walk their dog daily all over Lansing."
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  • Normandi D.
    "There are people with animals all ths time. Very friendly neighborhood with lots of children. I feel safe in my neighborhood."
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Frequently asked questions about 8540 Forest Ave

  • What is 8540 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8540 Forest Ave in Munster, IN is $353,100.
  • What is the price history for 8540 Forest Ave?
    8540 Forest Ave in Munster, IN last sold for $232,000 in June 2017.
  • Is Munster a buyer's or seller's market?
    Munster is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Munster?
    The median sale price in Munster is $190K. That is down $9.18K from the prior month.
  • Does 8540 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8540 Forest Ave in Munster, IN has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 8540 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 8540 Forest Ave in Munster, IN is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

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