Lake County property record for 944 E Columbia Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 872 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,451 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-15-26-0052-0023 |
| Primary APN | 001-15-26-0052-0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001-15-26-0052-0023 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 152600520023 |
| Street Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46319-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BALLARDS ADD. L.23 BL.2 ALL L.24 BL.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLARDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CALUMET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 001-15-26-0052-0023
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020-083494 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000083494 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000083494 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | GREATER INDIANA TITLE COMPANY, GREATER INDIANA TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE GRIFFITH IN 463192804, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2804 |
| Document Number | 83495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83495 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000080768 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 80768 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 944 E COLUMBIA AVE GRIFFITH IN 463192804, GRIFFITH, IN 46319-2804 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 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 | $231,100 (+11.91%) Land $26,500 Building $204,600 | $231,100 (+11.91%) Land $26,500 Building $204,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,451.00 (+11.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $206,500 (+7.78%) Land $26,500 Building $180,000 | $206,500 (+7.78%) Land $26,500 Building $180,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,600 Land $26,500 Building $165,100 | $191,600 Land $26,500 Building $165,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lake County (18089C), updated October 16, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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