Lake County property record for 518 W Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,900 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,300 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,859 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0152-0021 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0152-0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,874 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGEWOOD ADD. ALL LOTS 19 & 20 BL.15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CHRISTIAN P MANLEY |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROBERT W SHAFER |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROBERT W SHAFER |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage JOHN C HOWARD |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit PAUL WHITE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202011369 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-010365 |
| Name | CHRISTIAN P MANLEY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | KIRKLAND, WA 98033 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000045028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-545028 |
| Name | ROBERT W SHAFER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1405 RIDGEFIELD DR, MAHOMET, IL 61853 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028377 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-528377 |
| Name | ROBERT W SHAFER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | MAHOMET, IL 61853 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 10 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2024 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000011369 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Document Number | 11371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11371 |
| Name | JOHN C HOWARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ANCHOR CT, SAVANNAH, GA 31410-3410 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2021 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000020578 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 8025 WICKER AVE #H ST JOHN IN 463738793, H, ST JOHN, IN 46373-8793 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Document Number | 0000066119 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 66119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY, INDIANA TITLE NETWORK CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 518 W MAIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2611 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 69238 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | INDIANA TITLE NETWORK COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2929 JEWETT AVE HIGHLAND IN 463221618, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000069238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 69238 |
| Name | PAUL WHITE |
|---|---|
| Address | 17171 PARK ROW # 100, HOUSTON, TX 77084-4935 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $238,200 (+15.24%) Land $28,200 Building $210,000 | $238,200 (+15.24%) Land $28,200 Building $210,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,859.00 (+8.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $206,700 (+8.39%) Land $28,200 Building $178,500 | $206,700 (+8.39%) Land $28,200 Building $178,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,481.00 | $190,700 Land $28,200 Building $162,500 | $190,700 Land $28,200 Building $162,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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