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Columbus, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data

653 property-related court filings tracked in Columbus (Bartholomew County). Sourced directly from Indiana court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.

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About Columbus, Indiana

Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 50,474 at the 2020 census. The city is known for its architectural significance, having commissioned noted works of modern architecture and public art since the mid-20th century; the annual program Exhibit Columbus celebrates this legacy. Located about 40 mi (64 km) south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th-largest city. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Indiana, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Bartholomew County. C

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Filing type breakdown

Lead type Filings Share
Divorce32850.2%
Probate21532.9%
Guardianship9113.9%
Pre-Foreclosure192.9%

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Top ZIP codes in Columbus

ZIP codeFilings
47201416
47203231
472026

Filing volume by month

MonthFilings
Feb 202413
Mar 20248
Apr 20247
Sep 20241
Aug 202622
Sep 2026 (partial)2

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Columbus sits within Bartholomew County, Indiana. Full county-level analysis: Bartholomew County subscription & coverage page.

Frequently asked questions

How many property-related court filings are tracked in Columbus, Indiana?+

Keystone Court Data tracks 653 property-related court filings in Columbus, sourced directly from Bartholomew County court dockets. The filings include Divorce (328), Probate (215), Guardianship (91).

What types of court cases does Keystone track in Columbus?+

Court filings tracked in Columbus include: Divorce (328 filings, 50.2%); Probate (215 filings, 32.9%); Guardianship (91 filings, 13.9%); Pre-Foreclosure (19 filings, 2.9%). Each filing is sourced from public court dockets on the day it is recorded.

What is the typical property value in Columbus court filings?+

The median estimated property value across Columbus court filings with property-enrichment data is $182,925. Values are sourced from county tax assessor records.

Which Columbus ZIP codes have the most court filings?+

The ZIP codes with the highest filing volume in Columbus are: 47201 (416 filings), 47203 (231 filings), 47202 (6 filings). These areas show the most court-filing activity and may represent concentrated investment opportunities.

What share of Columbus court-filed properties have out-of-state owners?+

100.0% of court-filed properties in Columbus have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Out-of-state or absentee owners may face additional challenges managing distressed properties remotely.

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Cite: Keystone Court Data, "Columbus, Indiana Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data," 2026-09-25, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/columbus-in-foreclosure-data