Lake County property record for 244 N Elgin St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,098 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0456-0018 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0456-0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0456-0018 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 152604560018 |
| Street Address | 244 N ELGIN ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD ADD.-RESUB. OF LOTS 1 TO 12 LOTS 14,15,18,20 & LOTS 22 TO 63 BL.1 & LO TS 5 TO 20 BL.4 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD ADD RESUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
The current owner of 244 N Elgin St acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 N ELGIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000085980 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085980 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 244 N ELGIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2625 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 045696 |
| Name | TEACHERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $399,300 Land $45,900 Building $353,400 | $399,300 Land $45,900 Building $353,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,098.00 | ||
| 2023 | $345,300 (+8.79%) Land $45,900 Building $299,400 | $345,300 (+8.79%) Land $45,900 Building $299,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,727.00 Homeowner's exemption | $317,400 Land $45,900 Building $271,500 | $317,400 Land $45,900 Building $271,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 N Elgin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 244 N Elgin St is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 99.9% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 19 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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