Bartholomew County property record for 538 8th St, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1816 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,938 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Oct 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-95-24.42-8500 |
| Primary APN | 19-95-24.42-8500 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,031 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1816 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 458 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 19-95-24.42-8500 |
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| Street Address | 538 8TH ST |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-6251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IRWINS 1ST - E 50' OF LOT 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | IRWINS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbus Historic District listed 1982 · 575 contributing resources · NRIS 82000059 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 8th St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1211 WASHINGTON ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-5721 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20178604 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 2021013297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 8TH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6251 |
| Document Number | 2021013297 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 738 LAFAYETTE AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6269 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 8TH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6251 |
| Document Number | 2019010062 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019010062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 538 8TH ST, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6251 |
| Document Number | 2017008604 |
| Map Reference | PL A PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017008604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SECURITY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 738 LAFAYETTE AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-6269 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 8th St was $4,938, 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 | $4,938.00 (-0.54%) | $220,800 Land $34,000 Building $186,800 | $220,800 Land $34,000 Building $186,800 |
| 2024 | $4,965.00 (-7.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,365.00 (+1.26%) | $236,300 (+0.94%) Land $38,400 Building $197,900 | $236,300 (+0.94%) Land $38,400 Building $197,900 |
| 2022 | $5,298.00 | $234,100 Land $38,400 Building $195,700 | $234,100 Land $38,400 Building $195,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 538 8th 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 |
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| 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigabitNow Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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