Bartholomew County property record for 281 Collier St, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12-85-12.24-2000 |
| Primary APN | 12-85-12.24-2000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,120 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 12-85-12.24-2000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 COLLIER ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-7604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 - WEHMEIER'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BETHEL VILLAGE (E/05) |
| Legal Subdivision | WEHMEIERS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5042 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
281 Collier St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3855 S US HIGHWAY 31, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9688 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20220030404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 COLLIER ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-7604 |
| Document Number | 2023000036 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000036 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Collier St was $950, down 6.3% 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 | $950.00 (-6.31%) | $161,200 Land $21,500 Building $139,700 | $161,200 Land $21,500 Building $139,700 |
| 2024 | $1,014.00 (+0.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,008.00 (-0.98%) | $151,300 (+7.61%) Land $21,500 Building $129,800 | $151,300 (+7.61%) Land $21,500 Building $129,800 |
| 2022 | $1,018.00 | $140,600 Land $21,500 Building $119,100 | $140,600 Land $21,500 Building $119,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Collier St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 281 Collier St 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 98% of the US · lower than 85% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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