$439,999

beds

baths

2,400

square ft

8039 Forest Avenue

Munster, Indiana 46321

Active / MLS #844304 / Single Family / Munster

Listing information updated 10/30/2026 at 6:24pm

From its timeless architectural charm to its inviting spaces designed for making memories, this home offers something truly special! Imagine hosting unforgettable holiday dinners in your formal dining room, gathering around the cozy living room fireplace on chilly evenings, and celebrating life's special moments with those who matter most. Nestled along Historic Forest Avenue, this distinctive brick home blends classic character with modern updates and exceptional versatility. Oversized windows fill the home with beautiful natural light, creating warm, welcoming spaces throughout. The updated kitchen is ready for holiday preparations and everyday meals, featuring granite countertops, a glass and marble backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, pull-out pantry drawers, and newer appliances. Offering 4 bedrooms with the potential for a 5th, including a versatile main-level bedroom ideal for related living, a home office, or future laundry. The spacious primary suite features a private bath and double closets. Need more room? The clean, dry basement with epoxy floors offers approximately 1,200 additional square feet for recreation, hobbies, storage, or future finishing. Step outside to your private backyard retreat, perfect for gathering around the fire pit on crisp fall evenings, enjoying seasonal celebrations, and making memories year after year. Complete with a deck, patio, fenced yard, wrought-iron electric gate, front sprinkler system, and oversized 3-car garage. Major updates include a newer roof, NEW A/C (2026), updated plumbing and electrical, fresh paint, new carpeting with hardwood underneath, newer deck boards and railings, and a garage built in 2011. Located in Munster's award-winning school district with school bus pickup at your front door! Minutes from the South Shore Line, parks, shopping, dining, and major highways. A home where timeless charm meets lasting memories. Schedule your showing today! Some photos are virtually staged.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

98 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,400

Lot Size:

0.1848 Acres

Acreage:

0.1848

Internal Features:

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

External Features:

Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17.0 x 13.0 - Main

Dining Room:

11.0 x 12.1 - Main

Kitchen:

18.0 x 10.0 - Main

Family Room:

18.0 x 10.0 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17.0 x 12.0 - Upper

2nd Bedroom:

13.0 x 16.0 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

11.0 x 12.0 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

10.0 x 11.0 - Main

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,677

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

46321

City:

Munster

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

Munster

Elementary School:

Eads Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilbur Wright Middle School

High School:

Munster High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Full,Unfinished,Storage Space,Sump Pump

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

98 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached,Paved,Oversized,On Street,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Concrete,Off Street,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,400

Lot Size:

0.1848 Acres

Acreage:

0.1848

Internal Features:

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

External Features:

Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17.0 x 13.0 - Main

Dining Room:

11.0 x 12.1 - Main

Kitchen:

18.0 x 10.0 - Main

Family Room:

18.0 x 10.0 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

17.0 x 12.0 - Upper

2nd Bedroom:

13.0 x 16.0 - Upper

3rd Bedroom:

11.0 x 12.0 - Upper

4th Bedroom:

10.0 x 11.0 - Main

Tax Amount:

$3,677

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

46321

City:

Munster

County:

Lake

School District(s):

Munster

Elementary School:

Eads Elementary School

Middle School:

Wilbur Wright Middle School

High School:

Munster High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 219.440.0070

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