Lake County property record for 625 N Forest Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,384 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0439-0117 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0439-0117 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0439-0117 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 152604390117 |
| Street Address | 625 N FOREST AVE |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-3725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND ESTATES FIRST ADDITION BL.4 LOT #210 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 210 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 625 N FOREST AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020 038214 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 625 N FOREST AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3725 |
| Document Number | 0000038214 |
| Map Reference | MB 63 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 038214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 N FOREST AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-3725 |
| Document Number | 0000038215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020 038215 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $314,000 (+9.91%) Land $47,000 Building $267,000 | $314,000 (+9.91%) Land $47,000 Building $267,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,384.00 (+10.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $285,700 (+10.31%) Land $47,000 Building $238,700 | $285,700 (+10.31%) Land $47,000 Building $238,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,052.00 | $259,000 Land $47,000 Building $212,000 | $259,000 Land $47,000 Building $212,000 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 505 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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