Columbus City property record for 540 Cardinal Ave, Columbus, GA 31907
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 088 016 026 |
| Primary APN | 088 016 026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | French |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 540 CARDINAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 31907-5045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 BK C ENGLEWOOD SECTION ONE |
| Legal Subdivision | ENGLEWOOD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBUS EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
540 Cardinal Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.
Source: Columbus City records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CARDINAL AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-5045 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202515872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14754 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Property Address | 540 CARDINAL AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-5045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 CARDINAL AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-5045 |
| Document Number | 0148230000000294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Book Page | 0000014823/0000000294 |
| Instrument | 20250022826 |
| Name | DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MUSCOGEE GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 CARDINAL AVE, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-5045 |
| Document Number | 0147540001 |
| Book / Page | 14754 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1389 KINGS MOUNTAIN RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31907-6787 |
| Document Number | 20250015873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250015873 |
| Name | DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 4 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Cardinal Ave was $1,512.
Source: Columbus City assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Municipality | Columbus City |
| Unified School District | Muscogee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,288 (+58.61%) Land $8,132 Building $53,156 | $153,220 (+58.61%) Land $20,330 Building $132,890 | |
| 2025 | $1,512.00 | $38,640 Land $6,332 Building $32,308 | $96,600 Land $15,830 Building $80,770 |
| 2023 | $1,522.00 | $38,640 Land $6,332 Building $32,308 | $96,600 Land $15,830 Building $80,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 540 Cardinal Ave; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Cardinal Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLUMBUS serves 229,000 people · EPA ID GA2150000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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