Bartholomew County property record for 5501 E Forster Ave, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-86-16.14-2900 |
| Primary APN | 11-86-16.14-2900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,250 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 595 sqft |
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| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 11-86-16.14-2900 |
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| Street Address | 5501 E FORSTER AVE |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-4902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MINERAL SPRINGS ADD LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINERAL SPGS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | SAND CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
5501 E Forster Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5501 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902 |
| Document Number | 2018005560 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018005560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| 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 | 5501 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 E Forster Ave was $1,000, down 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Bartholomew County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew County |
| County Subdivision | Sand Creek Township |
| Unified School District | Bartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,000.00 (-6.54%) | $169,800 Land $35,200 Building $134,600 | $169,800 Land $35,200 Building $134,600 |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 (-0.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,076.00 (+2.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,700 (+9.41%) Land $35,200 Building $127,500 | $162,700 (+9.41%) Land $35,200 Building $127,500 |
| 2022 | $1,047.00 | $148,700 Land $35,200 Building $113,500 | $148,700 Land $35,200 Building $113,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5501 E Forster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1996–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · 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 5501 E Forster Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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