8549 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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SOLD
NOV 26, 2025

8549 Forest Ave
Munster, IN 46321

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,626 sqft

$375,000

Last Sold: Nov 26, 2025
$143/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,307/mo*
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$375,000

Last Sold: Nov 26, 2025
$143/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,307/mo*
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,626 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1961
Living Area
2,626 sqft
Price/Sqft
$143/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch in the heart of Munster, offering over 2,600 sq ft of finished living space. Step inside to find oversized windows, a charming fireplace, hardwood floors, and crown molding in the formal living room. The fully renovated eat-in kitchen features brand new cabinetry, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, and KitchenAid appliances. An impressive addition provides a versatile space that can serve as a formal dining room or an additional great room, highlighted by expansive windows and abundant natural light. The primary suite includes double vanity, tiled walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the main level. The professionally waterproofed basement adds even more living space, including a recreation room, laundry area, ample storage, and a convenient half bath. Outside, enjoy a new Trex deck overlooking the fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining or everyday relaxation. A 2.5-car detached garage provides additional storage and parking. Major updates include two new furnaces and two new air conditioners (2021), hot water heater (2024), and sump pump (2021). Conveniently located near parks and trails, schools, walking distance to the new train station and easy highway access. Award-winning Munster schools.
8549 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,626 sqft single-family home built in 1961. It last sold for the $375,000 asking price on Nov 26, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $380,600, with a rent estimate of $3,186/month.

Home Details for 8549 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2626 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckExterior: Private Yard
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageParking Spaces: 2.5Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1876

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 450624303004000027

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $375,000Price Per Sqft: $143/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: MunsterCommunity: Knickerbocker Manor Add 06
School Information
High School: Munster High SchoolHigh School District: Munster

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2626 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9099.684 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 830447Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1876Below Grade Unfinished Area: 450
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Susan Mender
Listing Leaders MVPs, (219) 213-2279
Bought with: Lauren Roman, @properties/Christie's Intl RE, (219) 440-0070
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#830447

Price History for 8549 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/26/2025$375,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830447
11/09/2025$375,000PendingNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830447
11/06/2025$375,000Listed For SaleNIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #830447
09/02/2020$265,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #478972
08/12/2020$264,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
08/03/2020$264,900PendingAgent Provided
08/01/2020$264,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Munster

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$360K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$178
$7MoM
Available listings
95
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,611
Assessment$376,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8549 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8516 Moraine Ave, Munster, IN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$383,000
09/11/25
3
1.5
2,920
8612 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.10
Single-Family Home
$374,900
04/07/26
4
2.5
2,844
8546 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.09
Single-Family Home
$295,000
06/24/26
3
2
2,327
218 Lawndale Dr, Munster, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$360,000
05/29/26
4
2
2,544
8423 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.23
Single-Family Home
$374,900
07/16/26
3
1.5
2,312
44 Timrick Dr, Munster, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$359,000
04/28/26
3
2
2,068
8630 Hohman Ave, Munster, IN
0.13
Single-Family Home
$445,000
07/10/26
4
3
3,433
218 Sunset Ln, Munster, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$350,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,816
245 Sycamore Ln, Munster, IN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,799

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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

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great schools and friendly neighborhood, many green spaces, parks, walking trail to restaurants, near train station to Chicago."
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    "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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