4540 Ralston Pl, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 4540 Ralston Pl, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.346 acres (15,115 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$83,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$1,006 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Mortgage
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN001-01-39-0521-0006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN001-01-39-0521-0006
Alternative APNs
  • 45-07-36-201-006.000-001
  • 013905210006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Construction TypeMetal Frame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area15,115 sqft (0.346 acres)
Lot Dimensions189 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number001-01-39-0521-0006
Old Parcel Number013905210006
Street Address4540 RALSTON PL
CityGRIFFITH
StateIN
Zip46319-2514
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionELMWOOD PARK 2ND ADDITION ALL L. 6 BL. 1
Legal SubdivisionELMWOOD PARK 2ND ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Township / Civil DivisionCALUMET
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract41400

Owner

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4540 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2514
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 8, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 8, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 3, 2006
Deed Document Number2022-532445
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 8, 2022
Property Address4540 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2514
Document Number0000032445
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 12
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument2022-532445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000032175
DateAug 8, 2022
Instrument2022-532175
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term235 Months
DueMar 1, 2042

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionLAKE IN
Recording DateAug 8, 2022
Property Address4540 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2514
Document Number0000032445
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 12
Instrument DateAug 3, 2022
Instrument2022-532445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressIN

Mortgage

Document Number0000032175
DateAug 8, 2022
Instrument2022-532175
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term235 Months
DueMar 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionCalumet Township
Unified School DistrictLake Ridge Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$105,300 (+14.21%) Land $16,500 Building $88,800$105,300 (+14.21%) Land $16,500 Building $88,800
2024$1,006.00 (+5.45%)
2023$92,200 (-3.35%) Land $17,800 Building $74,400$92,200 (-3.35%) Land $17,800 Building $74,400
2022$954.00 Homeowner's exemption$95,400 Land $17,700 Building $77,700$95,400 Land $17,700 Building $77,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2000 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST
private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 161 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20

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