Lake County property record for 351 E Columbia Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
|---|---|
| Details | 17,920 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,713 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,068 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Line of Credit Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0059-0031 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0059-0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 17,920 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 78,713 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 351 E COLUMBIA AVE |
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| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Vehicle Sales & Rentals |
| Legal Description | AC |
| Legal Subdivision | DWIGGINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-15-26-0059-0031
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 E MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2883 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201364140 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 351 E COLUMBIA AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22497 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 801 E MAIN ST GRIFFITH IN 463192883, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2883 |
| Document Number | 0000022497 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22497 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CROWN POINT, IN 46307 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 351 E COLUMBIA AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 01, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 435 E MAIN ST GRIFFITH IN 463192259, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2259 |
| Document Number | 0000023218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23218 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 155 N MAIN ST, CROWN POINT, IN 46307-4064 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Griffith Town |
| Unified School District | Griffith Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $389,700 (-0.31%) Land $150,300 Building $239,400 | $389,700 (-0.31%) Land $150,300 Building $239,400 | |
| 2024 | $11,068.00 (+6.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $390,900 (+1.32%) Land $150,300 Building $240,600 | $390,900 (+1.32%) Land $150,300 Building $240,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,435.00 | $385,800 Land $144,600 Building $241,200 | $385,800 Land $144,600 Building $241,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 99% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,263 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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