Lake County property record for 226 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $224,523 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,029 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0131-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0131-0011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 N JAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN ALL LOTS 11 & 12 BL.11 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MIDWEST CARPENTERS&MILLWRIGHTS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026532840 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067991 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 226 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2721 |
| Document Number | 0000532840 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 226 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2721 |
| Document Number | 0000532841, |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026532841 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 226 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2721 |
| Document Number | 0000067991 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 67991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 226 N JAY ST GRIFFITH IN 463192721, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2721 |
| Document Number | 67992 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 67992 |
| Name | MIDWEST CARPENTERS&MILLWRIGHTS |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HOBART, IN 46342 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 2, 2034 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Griffith Town |
| Unified School District | Griffith Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,800 (+12.79%) Land $27,600 Building $168,200 | $195,800 (+12.79%) Land $27,600 Building $168,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,029.00 (+9.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $173,600 (+6.9%) Land $27,600 Building $146,000 | $173,600 (+6.9%) Land $27,600 Building $146,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,860.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,400 Land $27,600 Building $134,800 | $162,400 Land $27,600 Building $134,800 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GRIFFITH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,893 people · EPA ID IN5245019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| 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 | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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