536 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319 Property Records

Lake County property record for 536 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,928 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$269,900 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,811 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`001-15-26-0085-0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`001-15-26-0085-0005`
Alternative APNs	`45-07-35-283-009.000-006` `152600850005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,932 sqft Living Area
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,928 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Above-Ground Pool
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001-15-26-0085-0005
Old Parcel Number	152600850005
Street Address	536 N COLFAX ST
City	GRIFFITH
State	IN
Zip	46319-2527
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SUBDIV. OF BLKS. 5 & 8 OF JANSEN'S OAK GROVE ADD. L.5 BL.8
Legal Subdivision	JANSENS OAK GROVE ADD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	CALUMET
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	41002

Owner

536 N Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	536 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Mar 16, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022-511283
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Property Address	536 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2022
Title Company	SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079381
Date	Nov 18, 2019
Instrument	2019 079381

Lender

Name	FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Oct 31, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2022
Property Address	536 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527
Document Number	0000011283
Map Reference	MB 27 PG 98
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-511283
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023
Title Company	GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	IN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	536 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011284
Date	Mar 16, 2022
Instrument	2022-511284

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	536 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527
Document Number	0000021610
Map Reference	MB 27 PG 98
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-521610
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	211 N ELGIN ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2624

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Calumet Township
Municipality	Griffith Town
Unified School District	Griffith Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$261,700 Land $34,200 Building $227,500	$261,700 Land $34,200 Building $227,500
2024	$2,811.00
2023		$238,900 (+6.22%) Land $34,200 Building $204,700	$238,900 (+6.22%) Land $34,200 Building $204,700
2022	$2,616.00	$224,900 Land $34,200 Building $190,700	$224,900 Land $34,200 Building $190,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 536 N Colfax 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

Wildfire risk around 536 N Colfax St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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