Lake County property record for 531 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,446 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0249-0004 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0249-0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0249-0004 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 152602490004 |
| Street Address | 531 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 S. 60FT. L.13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD 3RD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 41002 |
531 N Jay St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015 064899 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 531 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 N JAY ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2411 |
| Document Number | 0000040600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540600 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 262 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
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 | $234,300 Land $34,200 Building $200,100 | $234,300 Land $34,200 Building $200,100 | |
| 2024 | $2,446.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,400 (+6.71%) Land $34,200 Building $174,200 | $208,400 (+6.71%) Land $34,200 Building $174,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,258.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,300 Land $34,200 Building $161,100 | $195,300 Land $34,200 Building $161,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 N Jay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 531 N Jay St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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.
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