Carrie Abfall, REMAX

Carrie Abfall, REMAX HI! I'm Carrie. Realtor, lake lover, gardener, pickle-baller, mom, and dog lover! I'm a proud Columbus, IN local. WHAT:
I’m Type A—in the best way.

For over 25 years I've helped buyers and sellers navigate home purchasing and selling with confidence, creativity, and a lot of care! Meet Carrie Abfall —Best Realtor in Columbus, IN
Realtor bios are so boring… but here’s the real story. WHO:
I’ve been selling homes in Columbus and Central Indiana since college—30 years of full-time experience rooted in the community I grew up in and still proudly call home. I know every neighborhood, every turning point, and every piece of its history. My reach across South Central Indiana is deep and personal. I’m also a wife, mom, lake lover, and lifelong local who understands how people truly live in this area. I return calls, emails, and texts promptly because communication is everything in a fast-moving market. I’m a 24/7 advocate for my clients, consistently ranked among the top agents in my office and the top 50 in the state of Indiana. If you want honesty, strategy, and someone who takes your goals seriously, I’m your person. Ask me what I think—I’ll tell you. I represent all price ranges with equal care. Every listing—whether it’s $150K or $3.5M—receives my full suite of professional photography, drone imagery, staging advice, intelligent marketing, and strategic pricing guidance. I’m Luxury Certified, and all clients benefit from that elevated level of service. I love first-time buyers, upsizers, downsizers, military families, relocations, investors, lake homes, hunting properties, farms, and everything in between. Whatever your chapter, I’m skilled at finding exactly what fits your life. HOW:
I’m super friendly and a great listener—even the things buyers don’t say out loud. As we tour homes, I’m watching reactions, preferences, hesitations, and excitement to help you dial in what truly matters. Behind the scenes, I’m all strategy. Strategic foresight, powerful negotiating, intelligent marketing, and pre-prep planning guide every step of your sale or purchase. I’m always two steps ahead, working to minimize surprises and maximize your advantage. My goal is simple: maximize your property’s appeal and exposure to the best, most qualified buyers—and negotiate relentlessly on your behalf. If buying, I’m neck deep in the comps, the market data, and the strategy to help you score the best home at the best price. WHY:
I care about my community deeply. My family and I volunteer and financially support organizations like KidsCommons, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Love Chapel Food Bank,, Make-A-Wish, Pregnancy Care Center, Camp Lakeview, and more. My family and I attend a local church, my son is in college at Purdue, and my husband is an engineer. Giving back is part of who we are. It would be my pleasure to answer your questions, strategize your next steps, or simply talk about what your real estate future could look like. I’m available by call, text, or email—and I communicate often and clearly. Carrie Abfall
Realtor® | Columbus, Indiana
Carrie SELLS Indiana . COM 812-390-8440 call or text me
Your relentless advocate. Your strategic partner. Your trusted guide home.

Isn't AI kind of fun??   Have you ever been in a hot air balloon???
09/24/2026

Isn't AI kind of fun?? Have you ever been in a hot air balloon???

THE A IN ZILLOW STANDS for ACCURACY!!!!  Don't be betting on zillow, IMO
09/23/2026

THE A IN ZILLOW STANDS for ACCURACY!!!! Don't be betting on zillow, IMO

Coming soon, we are prepping and cleaning and photographing...and this 11 acres with a 1 acre pond, 2 bedroom 1 bath bun...
09/20/2026

Coming soon, we are prepping and cleaning and photographing...and this 11 acres with a 1 acre pond, 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow, detached 1 car garage, total privacy and a Pole BARN workshop that is insulated and wired... for $409k. Situated west side Columbus, IN and about 6 minutes to anywhere...is ideal. Call me I'd love to show it to you when it goes live this week!

Real estate confuses me sometimes -- Listings I think will go sooo fast because they are updated and price is right some...
09/20/2026

Real estate confuses me sometimes -- Listings I think will go sooo fast because they are updated and price is right sometimes linger... This is one of those. Its a central location, huge yard, 2 car detached garage with extra storage space, and a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that is SO SO NICE!! Big screened porch, wooded tree line across the road, no neighbors all up in your business... and its 250k. Which in this market in this Columbus, IN area... is hard hard hard to find! So, call me I'd love to show it to you!!

Listed for sale at $249900. A little country, right in town-and way more personality. This 3 bedroom 2 full bath home has a great layout!. Set acros...

This brick beauty - needs a new owner!!!  Tall ceilings, updated kitchen, 3 main level bedrooms, finished basement... It...
09/20/2026

This brick beauty - needs a new owner!!! Tall ceilings, updated kitchen, 3 main level bedrooms, finished basement... It checks a lot of buyer boxes!! Private backyard and as a part of Tipton Lakes Community Association this home has access to miles of paved walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, Lake, boat rentals, fishing, and more!! Call me, I'd love to show it to you!!

Listed for sale at $464900. All-brick ranch in desirable Tipton Lakes offering solid construction, generous living space and a comfortable tradition...

09/13/2026

Sometimes real estate has a way of bringing a story all the way back around.

When I was five years old, a family bought our house. They had a daughter exactly my age, and a friendship began. They stayed in that house all these years—but along the way, they also had the sweetest little cabin in Brown County.

Fast-forward 46 years. That five-year-old friend’s daughter and her new husband are buying that very cabin from her grandparents. And they said, “We feel like we’ve known you long enough to trust you to help us make this happen.”

Insert me — Carrie Abfall, née Irons — getting to come alongside this incredibly generous gift from grandparent to grandchild, all because of a friendship that began when we were five.

Forty-six years. Three generations. One little Brown County cabin.

How cool is that? ❤️

Sometimes real estate really is so much more than real estate.

COME SEE ME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1-3pm1913 Deer Creek Circle Columbus, IN is a stunning, nearly-new custom home filled w...
09/10/2026

COME SEE ME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 1-3pm
1913 Deer Creek Circle Columbus, IN is a stunning, nearly-new custom home filled with the finishes you’d choose if you were building it yourself—without the wait, the decisions, or today’s cost to recreate it.

Custom inset cabinetry. Floor-to-ceiling storage. Quartz. White oak. An incredible chef’s kitchen with an oversized island, pot filler and walk-in pantry. A two-story great room flooded with natural light. Beautiful built-ins. An 8-foot primary shower. Walk-in closets with wood shelving in every bedroom. Coffee/wine bar. Playroom. Full basement. Heated high-bay garage. Generator. Covered Trex porch and a huge patio.

And outside? No rear neighbors, limited HOA rules and fees, Southside Elementary and miles of paved trails nearby.

Nearly new. Custom. Beautifully finished. And now $699,000—below what it cost to build.

I’m opening the doors this Sunday from 1–3, and I’d love for you to come see it.

Listed for sale at $699900. Custom built, nearly new, and filled with luxury details that set it apart. Located on Columbus' west side, this modern ...

Tucked off Central Avenue near 27th Street, across from the church and just east of North High School, these have always...
09/07/2026

Tucked off Central Avenue near 27th Street, across from the church and just east of North High School, these have always been some of my favorite condos in town.

A little backstory… when I started selling real estate in 1995, David Kiel owned the Coldwell Banker franchise and hired me. At 24, I was very concerned about when I could finally put that million-dollar producer symbol on my business card. 😂 It felt like the absolute pinnacle of success.

I digress.

David and his development team designed Northfield, and rest his soul, they got so much right. Natural light. Big windows. Great room sizes and flow. Fireplaces. Porches. Oversized two-car garages, attic storage, entertaining patios. All those things that don't necessarily jump off a listing sheet—but matter enormously once you actually live there.

They’re single-level, owner-managed and exceptionally well cared for. And the location? Hard to beat. Kroger, the hospital and emergency services are practically around the corner.

And this particular one? It has great bones and great spaces—updated HVAC, newer roof, water softener and a nice dry crawl space. Cosmetically, it’s more original vintage than HGTV reveal. And honestly, that may be exactly the opportunity.

If you’re looking to downsize, you can make the pretty parts completely your own without having to undo someone else’s idea of “updated.”

It’s priced accordingly—and priced to sell.

Sometimes the best real estate isn't the flashiest.
It’s the one that was designed well in the first place.
CALL ME - I'D LOVE TO SHOW IT TO YOU!! CARRIE 812-390-8440

Listed for sale at $279900. Highly sought-after Northfield condo delivering the ease of single-level living in the heart of town - minutes from scho...

123 LOOK at ME!  This all brick ranch with private master suite, 12 ft ceilings, low maintenance with a full basement in...
09/07/2026

123 LOOK at ME! This all brick ranch with private master suite, 12 ft ceilings, low maintenance with a full basement in a wonderful neigbhorhood that has 3 lakes, beach, marina, pickleball courts, miles of paved walking trails and super fun fireworks on Labor day!!! This super-house is waiting for its next owners!!!

Listed for sale at $479900. Welcome to this beautiful all-brick ranch in highly desirable Tipton Lakes, thoughtfully designed with space, comfort, a...

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301 1st Street
Columbus, IN
47201

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