Lake County property record for 709 James Pl, Griffith, IN 46319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,017 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,962 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Dec 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0275-0005 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0275-0005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,506 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 JAMES PL |
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| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE PARK 5TH ADD. ALL L.159 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PARK 5TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 41001 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-15-26-0275-0005
Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 709 JAMES PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 23, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 07, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026503071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040156 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 709 JAMES PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000003071 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-503071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 709 JAMES PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000003072 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-503072 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 JAMES PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000040157 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 934 N GLENWOOD AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000040158 |
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| Date | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540158 |
| Name | CME LENDING GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Property Address | 709 JAMES PL, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000040156 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 05, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-540156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2626 LINCOLN ST, HIGHLAND, IN 46322-1913 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated December 29, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake County |
| County Subdivision | Calumet Township |
| Municipality | Griffith Town |
| Unified School District | Griffith Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,300 (+4.02%) Land $27,400 Building $153,900 | $181,300 (+4.02%) Land $27,400 Building $153,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,962.00 (+15.55%) | $174,300 (+3.75%) Land $27,400 Building $146,900 | $174,300 (+3.75%) Land $27,400 Building $146,900 |
| 2023 | $168,000 (+12.75%) Land $27,400 Building $140,600 | $168,000 (+12.75%) Land $27,400 Building $140,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,698.00 | $149,000 Land $27,400 Building $121,600 | $149,000 Land $27,400 Building $121,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), as of October 16, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 180890410013, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
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| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 610.1 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 80 (1981–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 80 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 492 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IN5245019, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GRIFFITH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 16,893 people |
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| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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