Bartholomew County property record for 502 Smith St, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-96-19.44-8200 |
| Primary APN | 19-96-19.44-8200 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 19-96-19.44-8200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 SMITH ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-6541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 HENRY C DEIST'S SUBDV OF BLOCK F S WEBBER SMITH PL MP 096.0000092.0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY C DEISTS |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
502 Smith St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2018.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15275 E COUNTY ROAD 500 N, HOPE, IN 47246-9515 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811299 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 502 SMITH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6541 |
| Document Number | 2018011299 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018011299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15275 E 500 N, HOPE, IN 47246 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Smith St was $3,086, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Bartholomew County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew County |
| County Subdivision | Columbus Township |
| Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Bartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,086.00 (-0.55%) | $138,000 Land $18,600 Building $119,400 | $138,000 Land $18,600 Building $119,400 |
| 2024 | $3,103.00 (+8.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,847.00 (+5.44%) | $125,400 (+5.11%) Land $18,400 Building $107,000 | $125,400 (+5.11%) Land $18,400 Building $107,000 |
| 2022 | $2,700.00 | $119,300 Land $18,400 Building $100,900 | $119,300 Land $18,400 Building $100,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 30 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 30 (1994–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 30 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
The area around 502 Smith St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY serves 51,122 people · EPA ID IN5203002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 388 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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