1344 Elmer Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1344 Elmer Ave, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$90 (2024)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`009-09-11-0080-0022`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`009-09-11-0080-0022`
Alternative APNs	`45-11-11-251-036.000-032` `451111251036000050`

Exterior

Lot Area	18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	009-09-11-0080-0022
Old Parcel Number	451111251036000050
Street Address	1344 ELMER AVE
City	GRIFFITH
State	IN
Zip	46319
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Legal Description	WH STIVERS ADD BLK 12 LOTS 19 TO 24
Legal Subdivision	W. H. STIVER'S ADD
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOHN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	41001

Owner

1344 Elmer Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2013.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2013
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2013
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	2006 103799
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

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
Unified School District	Lake Central School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$1,600 Land $1,600	$1,600 Land $1,600
2024	$90.00
2023		$1,600 (-) Land $1,600	$1,600 (-) Land $1,600
2022	$24.00	$1,600 Land $1,600	$1,600 Land $1,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1344 Elmer 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

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1344 Elmer Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · above 99.8% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 67 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20