Lake County property record for 628 N Colfax St, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,427 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0173-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0173-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 628 N COLFAX ST |
|---|---|
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF REDIV. OF BL. 6 & JANSENS OAK GROVE ADD. N. 50.37FT. OF E.1/2 L.5 BL.7 |
| Legal Subdivision | JANSENS OAK GROVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 41002 |
628 N Colfax St is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3430 87TH AVE, CRETE, IL 60417-4924 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201331495 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001042 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 628 N COLFAX ST, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2529 |
| Document Number | 0000001042 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-001042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3430 87TH AVE, CRETE, IL 60417-4924 |
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 | $161,200 (+5.15%) Land $33,600 Building $127,600 | $161,200 (+5.15%) Land $33,600 Building $127,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,427.00 | $153,300 (+5.58%) Land $33,600 Building $119,700 | $153,300 (+5.58%) Land $33,600 Building $119,700 |
| 2023 | $145,200 (+6.92%) Land $33,600 Building $111,600 | $145,200 (+6.92%) Land $33,600 Building $111,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,154.00 | $135,800 Land $33,600 Building $102,200 | $135,800 Land $33,600 Building $102,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 628 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 628 N Colfax St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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