8039 Forest Avenue — Munster, IN 46321
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Munster, IN 46321

8039 Forest Avenue

$459,900
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,400 sqft
Listed at $459,900 3 days on market $3,567/yr taxes
01About this home

TIMELESS CHARACTER, MAJOR UPDATES, NEWLY BUILT 3 CAR GARAGE, SPACE, FLEXIBILITY AND AN INCREDIBLE LOCATION! This stunning Cape Cod offers 4 BEDROOMS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A 5TH BEDROOM, HOME OFFICE, OR FLEX SPACE, all while blending timeless charm with modern updates in one of the area's most desirable historic neighborhoods. Freshly renewed and truly move-in ready, this bright and airy home features FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, ALL NEW PLUSH CARPET, a NEWER ROOF, UPDATED ELECTRICAL PANEL AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, UPDATED PLUMBING, NEWER DECK BOARDS AND RAILINGS, NEWER KITCHEN APPLIANCES, and PERMA-SEAL WITH A LIFETIME TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY for added peace of mind. Step inside to discover soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and a flowing floor plan designed for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The home offers two spacious living areas, including a cozy fireplace, formal dining room, and THREE BATHS. The spacious primary suite includes double closets and a private ensuite bath, while two additional upper-level bedrooms share a three-quarter bath. A MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM currently used as an office provides additional versatility and could easily accommodate future main-level laundry. The updated kitchen features GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, UNDER CABINET LIGHTING, PANTRY WITH PULL-OUT DRAWERS, and timeless neutral finishes. The unfinished DRY basement with durable EPOXY FLOORS provides approximately 1,200 ADDITIONAL square feet ready for storage, recreation, or future finishing. Outside, enjoy the back deck, patio, fenced yard with a WROUGHT IRON ELECTRIC GATE operated by remote, FRONT SPRINKLER SYSTEM, and oversized 3-CAR GARAGE. HO HOA and LOW TAXES! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, award-winning schools, major highways, and the South Shore Line for an easy commute to Chicago. Schedule your private showing today!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$459,900
List price
2,400
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full
Bathrooms
1928
Year built
Lot size
3
Garage spaces
$3,567
Annual taxes
Cape Cod
Style
3
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
Garage Door OpenerDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Buffalo Wild Wings 0.3 mi
  • Papa John's 0.3 mi
  • Rosati's 0.4 mi
  • Beggars Pizza 0.4 mi
  • Applebee's 0.5 mi
  • Aurelio's Pizza 0.5 mi
  • Aldi 0.3 mi
  • Strack & Van Til 0.4 mi
  • Citgo 0.4 mi
  • Speedway 0.5 mi
  • Citgo 0.8 mi
  • Marathon 0.8 mi
  • Sunnyside Park 0.3 mi
  • Monon Trailhead 0.5 mi
  • Rich's Park 0.5 mi
  • Clock Tower 0.6 mi
  • Lions Park 0.6 mi
  • River Bend Greenspace 0.7 mi
  • Troost Coffee & Tea 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 10, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$459,900
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Crystal Heady · 630-205-0389
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12673728
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