Lake County property record for 540 S Broad St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,748 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,894 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,096 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0001-0049 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0001-0049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,916 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,894 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 S BROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-3135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT. S1/2 NE. NW. SW. S.2 T.35 R.9 145X148.75X145X148.93FT. EXCEPT N. 60FT .296 A C. |
| Legal Range | 9W |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEROTTAS 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of December 29, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 S BROAD ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201526507 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2005048881 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $210,100 (+17.24%) Land $21,900 Building $188,200 | $210,100 (+17.24%) Land $21,900 Building $188,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,096.00 (+5.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $179,200 (+3.4%) Land $21,900 Building $157,300 | $179,200 (+3.4%) Land $21,900 Building $157,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,992.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,300 Land $21,900 Building $151,400 | $173,300 Land $21,900 Building $151,400 |
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 Claims | 4 (2007–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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