519 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
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PENDING

$180,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,298 sqft

519 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319

Est. Mortgage $1,189/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1966
$139/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 519 N Jay St.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

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!
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Shawn Spaw
Stray Dog Properties, LLC, (219) 246-5200
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#839227
Also Listed on NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 519 N Jay St

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1298 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Built-In Gas Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay Window(s)
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Levels: One
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood, Park/Greenbelt

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, PartialExterior: Rain Gutters
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Off Street,Garage Door Opener
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1102

Days on Market

Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 450735254006000006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $180,000Price Per Sqft: $139

Location

Direction & Address
City: GriffithCommunity: Sherwood 3rd Add
School Information
High School District: Griffith

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 839227

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1298 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7971.48 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 839227Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1102

Around this home

What Locals Say about Griffith

At least 162 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Ashley
    "We have yearly carnivals and events at Central Park. We have a motor cycle events and car shows. There are many more things to do. "
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  • Alexandra Rodriguez
    "I can take side streets, but there’s a lot of trains. You’ll have to learn the schedule if you want to make it to work on time "
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  • Pkr9sswgp5
    "Halloween is the best time in Griffith. The streets go crazy. And Central Park and downtown is amazing as well!"
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  • DCOY
    "Halloween vibes, you’ll just have to see. A nice quiet town, everything is walkable. It’s super friendly as well. "
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  • Alexandra Rodriguez
    "There are a lot of parks & coffee shops. Also, there a lot of local festivals during the summer. There are always people taking walks and kids practicing sports "
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  • Alexandra Rodriguez
    "People are friendly. But keep your dog in a leash! No one will say anything if you take care of your pet"
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  • Queen Adams
    "The town is great! Close to everything and 30 minutes away from the city. You can also take the train 15 away."
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  • Team Ronsen
    "Lots of events. Rock and rail, synmpohy in park, golf cart friendly, small town parades for 4th and hoco. Friday night lights, Friday farmer market, art fair, blues fest. "
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  • Sharon Rowell
    "I have lived here 10 years. So quiet and peaceful. Most people very respectful and friendly. Nice parks and summer activities. Nice playgrounds. "
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  • Brittany S.
    "It’s a great little small town with a lot of families that have been her for generations. The town is really building up the downtown area to make it a great downtown area for families and young people. They have unique places like twincades and a few delicious small breweries "
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  • Calebblue31
    "Everyone is respectful and friendly. We all keep our property’s clean and it’s very kid friendly. They also have a lot to do. Parks, farmers market, nice downtown "
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  • Sharon R.
    "There are a lot of dogs around. People contain their dogs and keep them in yards. Most people clean up after their pet. Which is a city ordinances."
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  • Valentew1
    "a friendly place to raise a family, very helpful neighbors. and the police are very helpful, small communitie with a great attitude "
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  • Sharon R.
    "There are many families here and plenty of parks and fun things to do in the summer. You don’t see a lot of dogs running lose. And most yards are well maintained "
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  • Piper C.
    "Wonderful community to raise children. Plenty of places to go, things to do: walk, bike trails, parks, etc. Every weekend there are activities planned for the entire community year-around. Excellent school systems, child care facilities & post-generational kid activities."
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  • Valentew1
    "there is alot of people you see walking there dogs. always leashed you see them with bags In there hands to clean up there mess. "
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  • Valentew1
    "there is very good schools in Griffith. It a small town that is fairly close net. There is alot to do around town. "
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  • Piper C.
    "Fantastic place to live and raise a family. Wonderful activities & events hosted by the town for its residents. Safe, welcoming & well-maintained."
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  • Olivia.m.oregan
    "This is a very multicultural community that strives to bring people together. We blindly moved here in March 2019 and fell in love with the community. "
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  • Sharon R.
    "The apartment community and the local parks. Very few dogs run loose. It is a requirement to pick up after your dog"
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  • hey
    "Such a good neighborhood. We Choose to not move out of Griffith and stay because it has become so great!"
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  • Destinyaltman1
    "short car rides, nearest grocery store would be about 5 minutes away. gas stations all near by. some train tracks "
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  • Thomas H.
    "my community access to public transportation. my commute to downtown Chicago takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, door to door."
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  • Starktombe
    "Great town and low crime rate. Police are friendly and seen daily. Shopping is close with anything you may need. Great town activities such as the Rock and Rail with food and many bands, October fest, 4th of July parade, and the Northwest Symphony at Central Park. "
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  • Cleotis1999
    "Safe close to town. Not safe close to Menards. After Colfax going East is not the safest area to be in."
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  • Drew H.
    "Griffith is a nice town to live in, however some spots near gary, and Park West Apartment’s have some crime issues and are pretty sketchy. Try and stay closer to highland or Schererville on the southern end ."
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Market trends in Griffith

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
27
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Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
618 N Glenwood St, Griffith, IN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$180,000
12/04/25
3
1
1,040
315 N Jay St, Griffith, IN
0.26
Single-Family Home
$162,500
08/27/26
3
1
1,152
409 N Glenwood Dr, Griffith, IN
0.27
Single-Family Home
$254,800
08/20/26
3
1
1,720
446 N Jay St, Griffith, IN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$185,000
12/23/25
2
1
672
719 N Indiana Ave, Griffith, IN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$185,000
04/23/26
3
1
1,008
748 N Jay St, Griffith, IN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$244,900
07/22/26
3
1
2,202
906 E Glen Park Ave, Griffith, IN
0.47
Single-Family Home
$268,500
06/10/26
3
1
1,590

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
541 N Jay Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
0.05
$254,200
3
1.5
1,872
Off Market
532 N Arbogast St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.03
$305,000
3
2
1,936
Off Market
532 N Arbogast Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
0.03
$245,200
3
1
2,188
Off Market
520 N Arbogast St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.02
-
3
2
1,844
Off Market
520 N Arbogast Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
0.02
$264,600
3
2
1,894
Off Market
801 E Oak St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.06
$249,300
3
3
1,757
Off Market
716 E Elm St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.05
$261,600
3
1
1,144
Off Market
712 E Elm St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.06
$243,500
3
2.5
1,368
Off Market
446 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.07
$185,000
2
1
672
Recently Sold
545 N Arbogast Ave, Griffith, IN 46319
0.09
$236,000
3
2
1,405
Off Market
610 N Arbogast St, Griffith, IN 46319
0.10
$287,900
3
3
2,820
Off Market
N, Griffith, IN 46319
0.09
$280,000
4
2
2,080
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 3, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227
Pending
$180,000
May 30, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227
PriceChange
$180,000
Price decreased by 10%
May 23, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227
Pending
$200,000
May 20, 2026
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #839227
Listed For Sale
$200,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Shawn Spaw, Stray Dog Properties, LLC, (219) 246-5200
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Frequently asked questions about 519 N Jay St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 519 N Jay St?
    Based on a $180,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 519 N Jay St in Griffith, IN is approximately $1,206 (about $984 principal & interest, $147 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Griffith?
    Residents describe Griffith, IN as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Griffith, IN.
  • What are the closest schools to 519 N Jay St?
    The closest schools to 519 N Jay St in Griffith, IN are Beiriger Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (Pre-K), Griffith Senior High School (Middle, rated 4/10).
  • Does 519 N Jay St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 519 N Jay St in Griffith, IN has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 519 N Jay St have a yard?
    Yes, 519 N Jay St in Griffith, IN has a yard.
  • How big is the lot at 519 N Jay St?
    The lot at 519 N Jay St in Griffith, IN is about 0.18 acres (7,971 sq ft).
519 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,298 sqft single-family home built in 1966. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID on May 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 839227.