1208 Thistle Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1208 Thistle Ave, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property TypeRow House
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,576 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$192,222 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$2,950 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN009-39-51-0062-0049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN009-39-51-0062-0049
Alternative APN
  • 45-11-11-278-006.000-033

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,692 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,576 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions133 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number009-39-51-0062-0049
Street Address1208 THISTLE AVE
CityGRIFFITH
StateIN
Zip46319-3464
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Row House
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionTRAIL CREEK UNIT ONE NW'LY 43.44FT. OF LOT 54
Legal SubdivisionTRAIL CREEK
Legal Lot Number54 1208
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOHN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract42602

Owner

1208 Thistle Ave, a row house, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1208 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3464
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 11, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 11, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 25, 2012
Deed Document Number2012 045090
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Property Address1208 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3464
Document Number0000055303
Instrument DateJul 12, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1208 THISTLE AVE GRIFFITH IN 463193464, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3464

Mortgage

Document Number0000055303
DateAug 18, 2017
Instrument55303
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 17, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionSt. John Township
MunicipalityGriffith Town
Unified School DistrictLake Central School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$284,200 Land $39,700 Building $244,500$284,200 Land $39,700 Building $244,500
2024$2,950.00
2023$258,500 (+7.62%) Land $39,700 Building $218,800$258,500 (+7.62%) Land $39,700 Building $218,800
2022$2,804.00 (-1.06%) Homeowner's exemption$240,200 Land $39,700 Building $200,500$240,200 Land $39,700 Building $200,500
2021$2,834.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1208 Thistle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1208 Thistle Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · above 99.4% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSCHERERVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 30,000 people · EPA ID IN5245041
Water SourcePurchased surface water from INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

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