Lake County property record for 525 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,656 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,387 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0249-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0249-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,656 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0249-0005 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 152602490005 |
| Street Address | 525 N JAY ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD 3RD ADD. TO GRIFFITH ALL L.14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 41002 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-15-26-0249-0005
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GVC MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 09, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017 038808 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 525 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025510 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 025510 |
| Name | MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VILLA PARK, IL 60181 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2045 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 525 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000038808 |
| Map Reference | MB35 PG42 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 038808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Document Number | 0000038809 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 038809 |
| Name | GVC MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 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 | $322,600 (+12.56%) Land $37,100 Building $285,500 | $322,600 (+12.56%) Land $37,100 Building $285,500 | |
| 2024 | $3,387.00 (+8.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $286,600 (+7.54%) Land $37,100 Building $249,500 | $286,600 (+7.54%) Land $37,100 Building $249,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | $266,500 Land $37,100 Building $229,400 | $266,500 Land $37,100 Building $229,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 45% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 486 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GRIFFITH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,893 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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