Bartholomew County property record for 6938 W 550 S, Columbus, IN 47201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,771 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-85-20.00-1500 |
| Primary APN | 09-85-20.00-1500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 09-85-20.00-1500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6938 W 550 S |
| City | COLUMBUS |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47201-9155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 - RICKETTS MINOR SUBDV (P/364B) |
| Legal Subdivision | RICKETTS MINOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BARTHOLOMEW IN |
| Township / Civil Division | OHIO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
6938 W 550 S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Bartholomew County records, as of June 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6938 W 550 S, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6938 W 550 S was $1,771, down 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Bartholomew County assessment roll, as of June 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew County |
| County Subdivision | Ohio Township |
| Unified School District | Bartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,771.00 (-7.86%) | $246,600 Land $39,600 Building $207,000 | $246,600 Land $39,600 Building $207,000 |
| 2024 | $1,922.00 (+8.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,773.00 (+8.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,400 (+13.04%) Land $39,600 Building $185,800 | $225,400 (+13.04%) Land $39,600 Building $185,800 |
| 2022 | $1,635.00 | $199,400 Land $39,600 Building $159,800 | $199,400 Land $39,600 Building $159,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6938 W 550 S in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 6938 W 550 S is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW WATER CORP. serves 8,652 people · EPA ID IN5203008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Great Plains Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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