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Property Description
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, 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! Some photos are virtually staged.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8039 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $439,999
- Taxes: $3,677 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 844304
- Updated: 9/30/2026
- Added to Site: 45 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior 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
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Storage, Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Oversized, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: North
- Subdivision: Broadmoor
- Driving Directions: Calumet ave north into Munster, head west on Ridge Rd and North on Forest ave to the home
School Information
- High School District: Munster
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 2,400
- Year Built: 1928
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1848
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,050
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers In Front, Paved, Landscaped, Few Trees
- Zoning: residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,677.5
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: BROADMOOR S. 50 FT. L.31 BL.3
- Property ID: 450613376019000027
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Schools
Schools serving 8039 Forest Ave
School District:Munster School Town
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
James B Eads Elementary School 8001 Harrison Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Wilbur Wright Middle School 8650 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Munster High School 8808 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8039 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/21/2026
Price Reduced
$439,999
-2.22%
MLS
8/25/2026
Listed
$449,999
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8039 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,419
—
$310,600
12%
2024
$3,419
-57%
$277,900
7%
2023
$7,936
152%
$259,600
7%
2022
$3,155
-13%
$242,100
4%
2020
$3,646
32%
$233,500
3%
2019
$2,756
—
$226,100
6%
2019
$2,756
-15%
$214,100
—
2018
$3,246
1%
$214,400
1%
2017
$3,224
—
$212,500
—
2017
$3,224
3%
$213,500
18%
2016
$3,115
28%
$181,500
—
2015
$2,437
-12%
$181,000
4%
2013
$2,769
-5%
$174,500
-12%
2012
$2,902
—
$198,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8039 Forest Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 (MLS# 844304) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 8039 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $439,999 and was received on August 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 8039 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Munster? You can browse all Munster real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

