104 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 104 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property TypeNeighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Details1,748 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$371,666 (Feb 2006)
Tax Bill$9,270 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-1-B5 A-013-A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-1-B5 A-013-A
Alternative APNs
  • 171B5 A 13A
  • 41332

Interior

Building Area1,748 sqft
1st Floor Area1,748 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions76 ft deep x 23 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number41332
Old Parcel Number171B5 A 13A
Street Address104 E WASHINGTON ST
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30601-2747
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center
Local Zoning CodeC-D
Legal DescriptionUNIT 101 - THE OBSERVER BUILDING
Legal SubdivisionOBSERVER BLDG
Legal Unit101
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Downtown Athens Historic District (Additional Documentation, Boundary Increase II and Boundary Decrease)
listed 2006 · 26 contributing resources · NRIS 06000737

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 12, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3691 ROWAN OAK ESTATES WAY, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-8106
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0003044546
Deed Book / Page3044 / 546
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Property Address104 E WASHINGTON ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2747
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 7, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3691 ROWAN OAK ESTATES WAY, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-8106

Mortgage

Document Number0054780000000219
DateApr 24, 2023
Book Page0000005478/0000000219
Lender
NameSOUTHSTATE BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJan 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
County / Consolidated CityAthens-Clarke County Unified Government
Unified School DistrictClarke County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,270.00 (+9.32%)$289,241 (+1%) Land $109,023 Building $180,218$723,102 (+1%) Land $272,557 Building $450,545
2023$8,480.00 (+7.14%)$262,946 (+9.29%) Land $99,112 Building $163,834$657,365 (+9.29%) Land $247,779 Building $409,586
2022$7,915.00$240,585 Land $99,112 Building $141,473$601,462 Land $247,779 Building $353,683

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.

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