985 Cape, Columbus, IN 47201 Property Records

Bartholomew County property record for 985 Cape, Columbus, IN 47201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,819 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	1.3 acres (56,628 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$775,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,567 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-95-28.33-130`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-95-28.33-130`
Alternative APN	`03-95-28-330-000.130-005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	18 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,819 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	4,819 sqft
Upper Floors Area	925 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,850 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	56,628 sqft (1.3 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	925 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	378 sqft
Patio Area	198 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	19-95-28.33-130
Street Address	985 CAPE
City	COLUMBUS
State	IN
Zip	47201-9765
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 2 - CAPE, THE (R/59B)
Legal Subdivision	THE CAPE
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BARTHOLOMEW IN
Township / Civil Division	COLUMBUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	10900

Owner

985 Cape is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	985 CAPE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9765
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20174056
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BARTHOLOMEW IN
Recording Date	May 3, 2017
Property Address	985 CAPE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9765
Document Number	2017004056
Map Reference	PL R PG 59
Instrument Date	Apr 26, 2017
Instrument	2017004056
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	985 CAPE, COLUMBUS, IN 47201-9765

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Cape was $10,567, down 14.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Bartholomew County
County Subdivision	Columbus Township
Municipality	Columbus City
Unified School District	Bartholomew County School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$10,567.00 (-14.51%)	$939,900 Land $311,100 Building $628,800	$939,900 Land $311,100 Building $628,800
2024	$12,360.00 (+0.77%)
2023	$12,266.00 (+5.38%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,039,300 (+6.11%) Land $311,100 Building $728,200	$1,039,300 (+6.11%) Land $311,100 Building $728,200
2022	$11,640.00 Homeowner's exemption	$979,500 Land $311,100 Building $668,400	$979,500 Land $311,100 Building $668,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 985 Cape in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2006)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2006 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 985 Cape 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 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 231 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 DSL	100 / 20