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1815 S Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 1815 S Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property TypeTheater (Movie)
Details3,032 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size2.02 acres (88,209 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Feb 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN009-09-11-0156-0028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN009-09-11-0156-0028
Alternative APNs
  • 45-11-14-227-013.000-032
  • 451114227013000050

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,032 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block/Stucco
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area88,209 sqft (2.02 acres)

Exterior Amenities

FenceFence
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area168 sqft
Canopy280 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number009-09-11-0156-0028
Old Parcel Number451114227013000050
Street Address1815 S COLFAX ST
CityGRIFFITH
StateIN
Zip46319-3444
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Theater (Movie)
Legal DescriptionPT E1/2 NE1/4 S.14 T.35 R.9 EXC N.40FT 2.025AC
Legal Range09
Legal Township35
Legal Section14
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOHN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract42602

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address401 N BROAD ST APT B, B, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2223
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 8, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Feb 20, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 8, 2024
Deed SaleJan 8, 2024
Prior SaleFeb 20, 2019
Deed Document Number0000000806
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateJan 8, 2024
Property Address1815 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444
Document Number0000000806
Instrument DateJan 5, 2024
Instrument2024-500806
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address401 N BROAD ST # B, B, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2223

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateFeb 20, 2019
Property Address1815 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444
Document Number0000010538
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2019
Instrument10538
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address204 W PINE ST GRIFFITH IN 463191577, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1577

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$201,800 (-42.9%) Land $82,700 Building $119,100$201,800 (-42.9%) Land $82,700 Building $119,100
2023$353,400 (+7.16%) Land $202,500 Building $150,900$353,400 (+7.16%) Land $202,500 Building $150,900
2022Additional exemption filed$329,800 Land $202,500 Building $127,300$329,800 Land $202,500 Building $127,300

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

Flood

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · other causes

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 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 160 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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