Lake County property record for 540 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,118 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.342 acres (14,898 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,069 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0085-0003 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0085-0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,898 sqft (0.342 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 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 JANSENS OAK GROVE ADD. ALL L.3 & 4 BL.8 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANSENS OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 5,8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 41002 |
540 N Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038053 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $289,100 Land $69,700 Building $219,400 | $289,100 Land $69,700 Building $219,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,069.00 | ||
| 2023 | $260,500 (+5.51%) Land $69,700 Building $190,800 | $260,500 (+5.51%) Land $69,700 Building $190,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,892.00 Homeowner's exemption | $246,900 Land $69,700 Building $177,200 | $246,900 Land $69,700 Building $177,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 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 risk around 540 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.
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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