1229 Thistle Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1229 Thistle Ave, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size	0.148 acres (6,490 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$4,431 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`009-39-51-0062-0026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`009-39-51-0062-0026`
Alternative APN	`45-11-11-276-028.000-033`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,332 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,356 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2011
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,490 sqft (0.148 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	009-39-51-0062-0026
Street Address	1229 THISTLE AVE
City	GRIFFITH
State	IN
Zip	46319-3466
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	TRAIL CREEK UNIT ONE LOT 31 (1229 THISTLE DR)
Legal Subdivision	TRAIL CREEK
Legal Lot Number	31 1229
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOHN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	42602

Owner

1229 Thistle Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.

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 Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Co-owner on File
Mailing Address	1229 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Apr 17, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HOME LENDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2019
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2019
Prior Sale	Dec 19, 2011
Deed Document Number	2019 022284
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	1229 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 23, 2021
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031425
Date	Apr 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-031425

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2041

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2019
Property Address	1229 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466
Document Number	0000022284
Map Reference	MB 100 PG 99
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2019
Instrument	2019 022284
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1229 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022285
Date	Apr 17, 2019
Instrument	2019 022285

Lender

Name	JG WENTWORTH HOME LENDING INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	St. John Township
Municipality	Griffith Town
Unified School District	Lake Central School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$399,000 Land $47,700 Building $351,300	$399,000 Land $47,700 Building $351,300
2024	$4,431.00
2023		$370,300 (+6.93%) Land $47,700 Building $322,600	$370,300 (+6.93%) Land $47,700 Building $322,600
2022	$4,225.00 Homeowner's exemption	$346,300 Land $47,700 Building $298,600	$346,300 Land $47,700 Building $298,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1229 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 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 1229 Thistle Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · above 99.3% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	SCHERERVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,000 people · EPA ID IN5245041
Water Source	Purchased surface water from INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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