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$89,316$132 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 77How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

261 N ROSS ST

COLUMBUS, IN 47201
2
Beds
1
Baths
676 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$89K
$69K low$110K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,615 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBARTHOLOMEW
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²Patio · 84 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Columbus East High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Clifty Creek Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.4 mi

District: Bartholomew County School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 47201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,058
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.225 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,121
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,860
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

261 N Ross St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Bartholomew County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Bartholomew County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Columbus 47201
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Bartholomew County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Bartholomew County

What homes are worth in Columbus 47201

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$83K$964K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Columbus 47201.

How it measures up in Columbus 47201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbus 47201.

Estimated value$89,316
CheaperTypical $255,123Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,567 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 261 N Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbus 47201Bartholomew County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,3163% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13224% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than676 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac13% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193010% of homes8% of homes

About 261 N Ross St

How much is 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN is $89,316 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $68,792 to $109,840. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN last sell?

261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN?

261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 676 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN built?

261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN?

261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN is assigned to Columbus East High School (high), rated B-; Central Middle School (middle), rated C+; Clifty Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Bartholomew County School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN compare to other homes in Columbus 47201?

Among the 16,223 homes in Columbus 47201, it is worth more than 3% of them ($89,316 against a typical $255,123), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($132 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 2% of them (676 ft² against a typical 1,567 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1930 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Bartholomew County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 N Ross St, Columbus, IN was $1,615. The county assessed it at $72,200.

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