Carla Butkus

8039 Forest Avenue

Munster, IN
$ 449,999 Beds 4 Baths 3 Sq 2,400
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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!

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  • Price
  • $ 449,999
  • City
  • Munster
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • LAKE
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Munster
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1848 Acres
  • Zip
  • 46321
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,400
  • Year Built
  • 1928
  • Taxes
  • $ 3677
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 844304
Listed By: Crystal Heady with @properties/Christie's Intl RE - (219) 440-0070;
Data Source: Northwest Indiana REALTOR® Association (NIRA)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Utilities Cable Available,Sewer Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Electricity Connected
Appliances Dishwasher,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Water Heater,Gas Range
Garage Spaces 3
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Patio
Pool Features None
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Year Built 1928
Electric 100 Amp Service
View Neighborhood
Township North
Levels One and One Half
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
County Lake
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name Broadmoor
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Calumet ave north into Munster,head west on Ridge Rd and North on Forest ave to the home
High School Munster High School
City Munster
High School District Munster
Zoning Description residential
Lot Size Square Feet 8050
Listing Terms Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Elementary School Eads Elementary School
Property Attached Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 3677.5
Middle/Junior High School Wilbur Wright Middle School
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 310600
Legal Description BROADMOOR S. 50 FT. L.31 BL.3

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Soaking Tub,Pantry,In-Law Floorplan,His and Hers Closets,High Ceilings,Granite Counters,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Double Vanity
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room,Wood Burning
Window Features Blinds
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 2400
3/4 Baths 2
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,Lower Level
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Bedroom 2,Primary Bedroom,Living Room,Kitchen,Family Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 3
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Private Yard,Storage,Rain Gutters
Fencing Back Yard,Fenced
Parking Features Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
Lot Features Back Yard,Sprinklers In Front,Paved,Landscaped,Few Trees
Water Source Public
Lot Size Acres 0.1848
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Naperville, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Eads Elementary School
Middle School Wilbur Wright Middle School
High School Munster High School

Price History

8/25/2026 Listed $449,999

Property vs Zip Code Average in 46321

Price
AVG $530K
$450K
Taxes
AVG $5,822
$3,677
Year Built
AVG 1974
1928
Visits
AVG 70
7
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8039 Forest Avenue Munster, IN is a Single Family Home for sale at $449999 with 2400 sqft and a lot size of 0.1848 Acres Acre(s). 8039 Forest Avenue Munster has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1928. The property's zip code is 46321 which is in Munster, IN

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