8796 Monroe Avenue, Munster, IN 46321 (MLS# 841696)

8796 Monroe Avenue, Munster, IN 46321

New Listing

$384,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,120 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,000 Status: Active

Current Price: $384,000 List Date: 7/03/2026 Last Modified: 7/03/2026

Overview

Description

You have got to see this house! Exceptionally well-maintained and truly move-in ready, this charming ranch on a beautifully landscaped corner lot offers the perfect combination of thoughtful updates, comfortable living, and an outstanding Munster location. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with major improvements already completed, including new windows, roof, furnace and central air (2019), remodeled bathrooms, exterior doors, attic insulation, front and rear walkways, a whole-house Generac generator, and a new privacy fence. The traditional floor plan features three bedrooms and 1.75 baths, with one bedroom currently opened to the living room to create a stylish entertaining space akin to a speakeasy. The original hallway door remains in place, making it simple to restore the room to a private third bedroom with the addition of one wall. The finished basement offers even more living space with a large recreation room, a separate finished flex room currently used as a sleeping ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 841696

General Property Information

New Construction YN: No
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Rooms Total: 9
Above Grade Finished Area: 1144
Below Grade Finished Area: 976
Living Area: 2120
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1972
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.2066
Lot Size Square Feet: 8999.5
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: No

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Sump Pump Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Generator Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Private Yard; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding Levels: 1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lock Box Information: SentriLock Lot Features: Back Yard; Corner Lot; Landscaped; Near Public Transit; Private Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: None View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Original List Price: 384000
Auction YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8796
Street Name: Monroe
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lake
State: IN
Postal Code: 46321
Subdivision Name: Rueth Estates 2nd Add

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: You have got to see this house! Exceptionally well-maintained and truly move-in ready, this charming ranch on a beautifully landscaped corner lot offers the perfect combination of thoughtful updates, comfortable living, and an outstanding Munster location. Pride of ownership is evident throughout with major improvements already completed, including new windows, roof, furnace and central air (2019), remodeled bathrooms, exterior doors, attic insulation, front and rear walkways, a whole-house Generac generator, and a new privacy fence. The traditional floor plan features three bedrooms and 1.75 baths, with one bedroom currently opened to the living room to create a stylish entertaining space akin to a speakeasy. The original hallway door remains in place, making it simple to restore the room to a private third bedroom with the addition of one wall. The finished basement offers even more living space with a large recreation room, a separate finished flex room currently used as a sleeping area, and a dedicated laundry room. The detached garage includes 220-volt electric service and a new garage door opener. Outside, enjoy a private backyard oasis featuring mature landscaping, perennial gardens, fruit trees, and a covered patio attached to the garage—an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, top-rated schools, major expressways, and the South Shore commuter rail, this meticulously maintained home is ready for you. Simply move in, unpack, and enjoy!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03T17:16:40Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-07-03

More Information

Bathroom Totals

Main 1/2: Yes
Main 3/4: Yes

Exemption Information

Exemption YN: Yes
Exemptions: Homestead, Supplemental

Square Footage Information

Main Level Finished SqFt: 1144
Basement Level Finished SqFt: 976
Upper Level Finished SqFt: 0
Lower Level Finished SqFt: 0

Showing Requirements

Showing Instructions: Use Showingtime with 24 hours notice. Work from home owners, no showings prior to noon Monday through Friday.

Room Types

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

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 4257.48
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: RUETH ESTATES 2ND ADD. BLOCK 6 LOT 10
Parcel Number: 450624455052000027
Township: North
Directions: From Ridge Rd, take Calumet south. Turn right onto Fisher Pl. Home is on the corner of Fisher Pl and Monroe Ave.
Census Tract: 403.01

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Crown Molding: Yes

Levels

1-Sty/Ranch/Bungalow: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lock Box Information

SentriLock: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Near Public Transit: Yes
Private: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Patio: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Special Listing Conditions

None: Yes

View

Neighborhood: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	18.00	18.00
Kitchen	Main	13.00	11.00
Dining Room	Main	11.00	8.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.00	11.00
Bedroom 2	Main	11.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Main	11.00	11.00
Bonus Room	Basement	15.00	13.00
Other	Basement	24.00	20.00	Rec Room
Laundry	Basement	19.00	9.00

Listing Office: McColly Real Estate

Last Updated: July - 03 - 2026

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