Lake County property record for 4840 Ralston Pl, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $448 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale Sep 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-01-39-0517-0013 |
| Primary APN | 001-01-39-0517-0013 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 189 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4840 RALSTON PL |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD PARK ALL L.13 BL.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
4840 Ralston Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3312 W 51ST PL, GARY, IN 46408-4142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013741 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 4840 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000013741 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-513741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3312 W 51ST PL, GARY, IN 46408-4142 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4840 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000031868 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-531868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 4840 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2519 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4840 RALSTON PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000078336 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4840 RALSTON PL GRIFFITH IN 463192519, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2519 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Ridge Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,600 Land $13,800 Building $89,800 | $103,600 Land $13,800 Building $89,800 | |
| 2024 | $448.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,400 (-2.32%) Land $13,400 Building $75,000 | $88,400 (-2.32%) Land $13,400 Building $75,000 | |
| 2022 | $609.00 (+22.78%) | $90,500 Land $13,300 Building $77,200 | $90,500 Land $13,300 Building $77,200 |
| 2021 | $496.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4840 Ralston Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 | 1 (2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 4840 Ralston Pl 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 66% of the US · above 99.3% 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 | INDIANA AMERICAN WATER - NORTHWEST private · serves 210,510 people · EPA ID IN5245015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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