8556 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321
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OFF MARKET

8556 Forest Ave
Munster, IN 46321

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,368 sqft

$312,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,922/mo*
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$312,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,922/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,368 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

*One owner home, well cared for *Newer siding, New front bow picture window & kitchen window *Newer Steel front and rear exterior doors *Spacious Living room with combination Dining area *Eat in Kitchen with all the appliances, solid Oak cabinets, pantry as well as pantry cabinets *3 Good size Bedrooms *Good Closet Space *Main floor has a full bath & bath *Wood floors under the carpet *New custom Blinds 1 year old *Full unfinished Dry basement *Professional water proofing has been done *2.5 car garage with opener *Seller is providing the buyer with a 1 year home warranty
8556 Forest Ave, Munster, IN 46321 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,368 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $260,000 on Mar 29, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $312,800, with a rent estimate of $2,096/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 8556 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8450 sqft

Price History for 8556 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/29/2021$260,000Sold
N/A
03/12/2014$165,000Sold
NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #337128
01/16/2014$165,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/21/2013$159,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/21/2013$164,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Lansing

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$204K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$152
$7MoM
Available listings
139
9MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,438
Assessment$289,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8556 Forest Ave

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
8452 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.15
Single-Family Home
$328,900
07/28/25
3
1.5
1,995
241 Lawndale Dr, Munster, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,662
26 Timrick Dr, Munster, IN
0.16
Single-Family Home
$326,000
02/06/26
4
2
1,943
218 Sunset Ln, Munster, IN
0.25
Single-Family Home
$350,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,816
8560 Forest Ave, Munster, IN
0.01
Single-Family Home
$220,000
10/22/25
2
1
1,139
245 Sycamore Ln, Munster, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,799
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
0.25
Single-Family Home
$359,000
04/28/26
3
2
2,068
8516 Moraine Ave, Munster, IN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$383,000
09/11/25
3
1.5
2,920

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  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

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  • 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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