Lake County property record for 1249 Thistle Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,668 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $272,200 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,199 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 009-39-51-0062-0021 |
| Primary APN | 009-39-51-0062-0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,189 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,668 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1249 THISTLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-3466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRAIL CREEK UNIT ONE LOT 26 (1249 THISTLE DR) |
| Legal Subdivision | TRAIL CREEK UNIT ONE |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOHN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 42602 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1249 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021525951 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025951 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1249 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466 |
| Document Number | 0000025951 |
| Map Reference | MB 100 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-525951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1249 THISTLE AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3466 |
| Document Number | 0000025952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-525952 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | St. John Township |
| Municipality | Griffith Town |
| Unified School District | Lake Central School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,300 (+6.67%) Land $52,700 Building $241,600 | $294,300 (+6.67%) Land $52,700 Building $241,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,199.00 (+0.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $275,900 (+3.6%) Land $52,700 Building $223,200 | $275,900 (+3.6%) Land $52,700 Building $223,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $266,300 Land $52,700 Building $213,600 | $266,300 Land $52,700 Building $213,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 99.5% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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