Lake County property record for 601 N Wheeler St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,527 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0173-0010 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0173-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0173-0010 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 152601730010 |
| Street Address | 601 N WHEELER ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF REDIV. OF BL. 6 & 7 JANSEN'S OAK GROVE ADD. W. 132.28FT. L.10 BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANSEN'S OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 41002 |
601 N Wheeler St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1987.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 N WHEELER ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 601 N WHEELER ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2545 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000074640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-074640 |
| Name | ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
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 | $251,500 Land $33,600 Building $217,900 | $251,500 Land $33,600 Building $217,900 | |
| 2024 | $2,527.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,100 (+6.82%) Land $33,600 Building $190,500 | $224,100 (+6.82%) Land $33,600 Building $190,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,433.00 Homeowner's exemption | $209,800 Land $33,600 Building $176,200 | $209,800 Land $33,600 Building $176,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 N Wheeler 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 601 N Wheeler 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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