8119 Forest Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 (MLS# 840116)

8119 Forest Avenue, Munster, IN 46321

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$379,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,315 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Active

Current Price: $379,900 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Built in 1953 and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture, this architecturally distinctive Mid-Century Modern home is one of only a handful of its kind in the area. Set on a landscaped .28-acre lot, the home welcomes visitors through a three-season porch into an updated interior with rich hardwood floors throughout. Expansive wraparound Pella windows fill the open living and dining areas with natural light, while a striking brick fireplace serves as the focal point of the space. These interconnected living spaces create an inviting environment for everyday living and entertaining. The remodeled kitchen features hickory cabinetry, soapstone countertops and flooring, stainless steel appliances, and warm cedar accents. Three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, while updated bathrooms showcase natural materials, organic textures, and carefully curated finishes. The finished lower level adds exceptional versatility with a dedicated flex room id ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 840116

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Rooms Total: 10
Accessibility Features YN: No
Above Grade Finished Area: 1589
Below Grade Finished Area: 726
Living Area: 2315
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1953
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Lot Size Square Feet: 12196.8
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Gas Range; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Storage Space; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Lighting; Private Yard; Rain Gutters; Storage Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Living Room Flooring: Hardwood; Laminate; Tile; Other Heating: Baseboard; Central; ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment; Forced Air; Hot Water; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Stone Counters Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Near Public Transit; Private; Rectangular Lot Other Structures: Garage(s); Shed(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Concrete; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Enclosed; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Underground Utilities View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 379900
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Mayer Cheryl R
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8119
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46321
Subdivision Name: Broadmoor Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Built in 1953 and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's principles of organic architecture, this architecturally distinctive Mid-Century Modern home is one of only a handful of its kind in the area. Set on a landscaped .28-acre lot, the home welcomes visitors through a three-season porch into an updated interior with rich hardwood floors throughout. Expansive wraparound Pella windows fill the open living and dining areas with natural light, while a striking brick fireplace serves as the focal point of the space. These interconnected living spaces create an inviting environment for everyday living and entertaining. The remodeled kitchen features hickory cabinetry, soapstone countertops and flooring, stainless steel appliances, and warm cedar accents. Three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, while updated bathrooms showcase natural materials, organic textures, and carefully curated finishes. The finished lower level adds exceptional versatility with a dedicated flex room ideal for a home office, studio, wellness practice, fitness space, or creative retreat. Beyond French doors, a spacious family room provides additional living space. A third full bath, laundry room, and abundant storage complete the lower level. Outside, a large tiered deck, multiple patios, pergolas, ponds, a rain wall, and a fire pit create inviting outdoor living spaces. Thoughtfully designed landscaping, natural screening, and a fully fenced backyard provide privacy for relaxation and entertaining. Ideally located in Munster, the home is minutes from award-winning schools, the expanding medical district, Centennial Park, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Enjoy easy access to the Pennsy Greenway and Monon Trail, as well as the Monon Extension to the South Shore Line with rail service to downtown Chicago. A rare opportunity to own a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern architecture.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-04T19:15:59Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-04

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Basement Full: Yes
Main Full: 2

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homeowner

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 1589
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1589
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 726
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: A licensed agent must accompany buyer at all times. Photos and videos are not permitted. Please remove shoes, lock up, turn off lights, and leave feedback in ShowingTime.

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Basement
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Elementary School: Eads Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Wilbur Wright Middle School
High School: Munster High School
Tax Annual Amount: 3579
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: 278700
Tax Legal Description: BROADMOOR L.15 BL.4
Parcel Number: 450624126003000027
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Township: North
Directions: Ridge Road to Forest Ave. North on Forest.

Appliances

Built-In Gas Range: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Interior Entry: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Private Yard: Yes
Rain Gutters: Yes
Storage: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Laminate: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Central: Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Double Vanity: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Open Floorplan: Yes
Recessed Lighting: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Stone Counters: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Few Trees: Yes
Front Yard: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Private: Yes
Rectangular Lot: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Attached: Yes
Concrete: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Features

None: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes
Underground Utilities: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Primary Bedroom	Main	17.00	14.00
Bedroom 2	Main	12.00	10.00
Bedroom 3	Main	12.00	10.00
Living Room	Main	15.00	14.00
Dining Room	Main	13.00	12.00
Kitchen	Main	18.00	9.00
Laundry	Basement	19.00	8.00
Foyer	Main	14.00	11.00
Family Room	Basement	23.00	17.00
Bonus Room	Basement	13.00	8.00

Listing Office: Redfin

Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026

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