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$197,238$109 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

223 N ERNEST ST

GRIFFITH, IN 46319
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,808 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$197K
$186K low$208K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,531 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$156,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$156,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLAKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Griffth Jr./Sr. High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.9 mi

District: Griffith Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 46319These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,142
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,150
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,628
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

223 N Ernest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Griffith 46319
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Griffith 46319
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Griffith 46319

What homes are worth in Griffith 46319

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$139K$435K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Griffith 46319.

How it measures up in Griffith 46319

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Griffith 46319.

Estimated value$197,238
CheaperTypical $253,678Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,808 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 223 N Ernest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGriffith 46319Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,23813% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10910% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,808 ft²59% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac8% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than195636% of homes41% of homes

About 223 N Ernest St

How much is 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN is $197,238 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $186,394 to $208,082. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN last sell?

223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN last sold on Sep 29, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN?

223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,808 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN built?

223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN?

223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN is assigned to Griffth Jr./Sr. High School (middle), rated C; Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Griffith Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN compare to other homes in Griffith 46319?

Among the 5,894 homes in Griffith 46319, it is worth more than 13% of them ($197,238 against a typical $253,678), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($109 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,808 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1956 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 35% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 223 N Ernest St, Griffith, IN was $1,531. The county assessed it at $156,000.

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