Lake County property record for 244 N True St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,266 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0142-0047 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0142-0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,266 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 244 N TRUE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD ADD. L.47 BL.5 ALL L.48 BL.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
244 N True St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 N TRUE ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201579002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 244 N TRUE ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000075369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-075369 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
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 | $227,900 Land $29,400 Building $198,500 | $227,900 Land $29,400 Building $198,500 | |
| 2024 | $818.00 | ||
| 2023 | $197,600 (+8.27%) Land $29,400 Building $168,200 | $197,600 (+8.27%) Land $29,400 Building $168,200 | |
| 2022 | $758.00 | $182,500 Land $29,400 Building $153,100 | $182,500 Land $29,400 Building $153,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 N True 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.
The area around 244 N True St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 480 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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