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5561 E Forster Ave, Columbus, IN 47201 Property Records

Bartholomew County property record for 5561 E Forster Ave, Columbus, IN 47201

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.327 acres (14,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$1,808 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Transfer
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-86-16.14-2700

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-86-16.14-2700
Alternative APN
  • 03-86-16-140-002.700-018

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,572 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,572 sqft
Basement Area1,188 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,188 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area14,250 sqft (0.327 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area594 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area216 sqft
Patio Area224 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number11-86-16.14-2700
Street Address5561 E FORSTER AVE
CityCOLUMBUS
StateIN
Zip47201-4902
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMINERAL SPRINGS ADD LOT 20
Legal SubdivisionMINERAL SPGS ADD
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionBARTHOLOMEW IN
Township / Civil DivisionSAND CREEK
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract11400

Owner

Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5561 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20177685
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBARTHOLOMEW IN
Recording DateJul 7, 2020
Property Address5561 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902
Document Number2020006632
Instrument DateMay 4, 2020
Instrument2020006632
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBARTHOLOMEW IN
Recording DateAug 11, 2017
Property Address5561 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902
Document Number2017007685
Map ReferencePL E PG 106-107
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument2017007685
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5561 E FORSTER AVE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-4902

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bartholomew County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew County
County SubdivisionSand Creek Township
Unified School DistrictBartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,808.00 (-6.18%)$268,200 (+5.22%) Land $35,200 Building $233,000$268,200 (+5.22%) Land $35,200 Building $233,000
2024$1,927.00 (+1.64%)
2023$1,896.00 (+6.34%) Homeowner's exemption$254,900 (+10.87%) Land $35,200 Building $219,700$254,900 (+10.87%) Land $35,200 Building $219,700
2022$1,783.00$229,900 Land $35,200 Building $194,700$229,900 Land $35,200 Building $194,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1996–2015)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2015 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes, Jun 2008 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 63% of Indiana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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