Lake County property record for 438 S Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $734 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0171-0011 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0171-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 748 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 314 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0171-0011 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 152601710011 |
| Street Address | 438 S BROAD ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-3133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OAK RIDGE ADD. LOTS 11 & 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK RIDGE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
438 S Broad St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 438 S BROAD ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025942 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 S BROAD ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3133 |
| Document Number | 0000025942 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-025942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 438 S BROAD ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3133 |
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 | $197,300 Land $41,900 Building $155,400 | $197,300 Land $41,900 Building $155,400 | |
| 2024 | $734.00 | ||
| 2023 | $172,100 (+2.2%) Land $41,900 Building $130,200 | $172,100 (+2.2%) Land $41,900 Building $130,200 | |
| 2022 | $676.00 (-40.02%) | $168,400 Land $41,900 Building $126,500 | $168,400 Land $41,900 Building $126,500 |
| 2021 | $1,127.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 S Broad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 Claims | 4 (2007–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 438 S Broad St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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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