Bartholomew County property record for 252 W 550 S, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.38 acres (147,233 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,300 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-85-24.00-1000 |
| Primary APN | 12-85-24.00-1000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,951 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,951 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 147,233 sqft (3.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 12-85-24.00-1000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 W 550 S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-9200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SPRAGUE-ANDERSON MINOR PLAT - LOT 4 MP 000.0000012.0000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5082 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
252 W 550 S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 W 550 S, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 W 550 S was $2,300, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Bartholomew County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Unified School District | Bartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,300.00 (-9.77%) | $290,400 Land $43,100 Building $247,300 | $290,400 Land $43,100 Building $247,300 |
| 2024 | $2,549.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,473.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,900 (+7.44%) Land $43,100 Building $226,800 | $269,900 (+7.44%) Land $43,100 Building $226,800 |
| 2022 | $2,424.00 | $251,200 Land $43,100 Building $208,100 | $251,200 Land $43,100 Building $208,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 W 550 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2008–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 252 W 550 S is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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