Bartholomew County property record for 531 Center St, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,147 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-96-30.41-2800 |
| Primary APN | 19-96-30.41-2800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,147 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,147 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Account Number | 19-96-30.41-2800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 CENTER ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-7314 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | SOUTHSIDE LOT 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
531 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2025.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 CENTER ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-7314 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202534505 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Center St was $1,798, up 5.3% 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 | $1,798.00 (+5.27%) | $70,200 Land $25,200 Building $45,000 | $70,200 Land $25,200 Building $45,000 |
| 2024 | $1,708.00 (-1.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,730.00 (+4.09%) | $66,100 (+3.44%) Land $25,200 Building $40,900 | $66,100 (+3.44%) Land $25,200 Building $40,900 |
| 2022 | $1,662.00 | $63,900 Land $25,200 Building $38,700 | $63,900 Land $25,200 Building $38,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 531 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2008) |
| 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 531 Center 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 |
|---|
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 136 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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