This adorable ranch home offers endless potential in a great location, situated on a quiet block directly across the street from Wadsworth Elementary School & Cheever Park and walking-distance from downtown Griffith! Stepping inside, you'll immediately notice the original hardwood flooring, brick accent wall & beautiful bay window, bringing in plenty of natural light to make your living room airy, bright & super inviting -- the perfect spot to get lost in a good book! The adjacent eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, boasting an abundance of counter & cabinet space with an adjoining dining area that's an excellent venue for your future gatherings! Three spacious bedrooms (all with original hardwood flooring) and a cute 3/4 bath round out your main living space, while the partially-finished basement features a family room, as well as ample additional storage space afforded by the unfinished portion. You'll love hosting friends for holiday cookouts this summer in your private backyard retreat with 14'x12' deck before walking downtown to Central Park to enjoy one of Griffith's many festivals, restaurants or breweries! Whole-house generator for peace of mind, detached 2-car garage to house all your toys, LOW TAXES and NO HOA! Easy access to Cline Ave, 80/94 and the Toll Road makes your commute to Chicago (just 30 miles away) a breeze! Whether this is your forever home or a potential income/rental property, the possibilities here are limitless! Schedule your showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $20K (5/30)
$180,000
519 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
3beds
1,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
7,971 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Adjoining dining areaBrick accent wallThree spacious bedroomsBeautiful bay windowPlenty of natural lightAmple additional storage spaceAdjacent eat-in kitchen
- 88 days |
- 74 |
- 7 |
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Listed by:
Shawn Spaw,
Stray Dog Properties, LLC 219-246-5200
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 839227
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: hardwood
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: hardwood
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: hardwood
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.0 x 10.0
Family room
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Kitchen
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 12.0
Living room
- Description: hardwood flooring, brick accent wall
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,298
- Total interior livable area: 1,298 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,102
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 7,971 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 450735254006000006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherwood 3rd Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Griffith
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,401
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,900/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $180,000$139/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $180,000-10%$139/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$154/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000$154/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,424 +6.4% | $223,300 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $2,278 +6.6% | $209,200 +5.6% |
| 2023 | $2,136 +55.7% | $198,100 +7% |
| 2022 | $1,372 +3.6% | $185,200 +35% |
| 2021 | $1,324 +6.3% | $137,200 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $1,246 +14.4% | $132,400 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $1,089 -0.2% | $124,600 +17.1% |
| 2018 | $1,091 +0.7% | $106,400 -0.4% |
| 2017 | $1,084 | $106,800 -5.7% |
| 2016 | $1,084 -10.4% | $113,300 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $1,210 +1.1% | $107,400 +3.5% |
| 2013 | $1,196 -12.8% | $103,800 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,372 -7.2% | $103,900 -5.4% |
| 2011 | $1,479 +3.8% | $109,800 +3.9% |
| 2010 | $1,424 | $105,700 -18.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $129,200 +12.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $115,100 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $103,800 +843.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $11,000 -66.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,000 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $11,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46319
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAElsie Wadsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Griffith Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Beiriger Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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