Lake County property record for 1821 S Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,068 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Refinance Apr 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-09-11-0156-0029 |
| Primary APN | 009-09-11-0156-0029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 804 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,977 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 315 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 009-09-11-0156-0029 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 451114227016000050 |
| Street Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-3444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E. 339.78 FT. OF N. 100 FT. OF S. 330 FT. OF E2. NE. NE. S.14 T.35 R.9 0.78 AC. (TR. 95 A UNRECORDED PLAT) |
| Legal Range | 09 |
| Legal Township | 35 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Tract | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOHN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 42602 |
1821 S Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020 010666 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Document Number | 0000034686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-534686 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 343 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Document Number | 0000010535 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-510535 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-516474 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Document Number | 0000010666 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 010666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST INDIANA TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1821 S COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3444 |
| Document Number | 0000010667 |
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| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 010667 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | St. John Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Central School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,000 Land $70,800 Building $106,200 | $177,000 Land $70,800 Building $106,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,100 (+17.33%) Land $70,800 Building $90,300 | $161,100 (+17.33%) Land $70,800 Building $90,300 | |
| 2022 | $868.00 | $137,300 Land $70,800 Building $66,500 | $137,300 Land $70,800 Building $66,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1821 S Colfax St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 1821 S Colfax St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 160 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 |
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