159 Sylvia Cir, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 159 Sylvia Cir, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,660 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$381,500 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$2,807 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale
Aug 2025 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-4-C2 B-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-4-C2 B-013
Alternative APNs
  • 114C2 B 13
  • 6981

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,084 sqft Heated Area
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Exterior MaterialMetal
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,660 sqft (0.18 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number6981
Street Address159 SYLVIA CIR
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30601-1737
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-8
Legal DescriptionSUBD BLK: C,LOT: 14;
Legal SubdivisionRES-BV-040
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract1900

Owner

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of May 13, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address455 TALMADGE DR, ATHENS, GA 30606-2743
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 27, 2026Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 25, 2025Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 18, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 27, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5805 / 181
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateMar 27, 2026
Property Address159 SYLVIA CIR, ATHENS, GA 30601-1737
Document Number0058050181
Book / Page5805 / 181
Instrument DateMar 27, 2026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3.82
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address455 TALMADGE DR, ATHENS, GA 30606-2743

August 2025: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateAug 25, 2025
Property Address159 SYLVIA CIR, ATHENS, GA 30601-1737
Document Number0057390001
Book / Page5739 / 1
Instrument DateAug 21, 2025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2.06
Amount AccuracyVerified / From Affidavit
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1321 JULIAN DR, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-4545

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address159 SYLVIA CIR, ATHENS, GA 30601-1737
Document Number0049100404
Book / Page004910 / 000404
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 SYLVIA CIR ATHENS GA 306011737, ATHENS, GA 30601-1737

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 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$2,807.00 (+13.83%)$90,407 (+14.56%) Land $32,000 Building $58,407$226,017 (+14.56%) Land $80,000 Building $146,017
2023$2,466.00 (+16.93%)$78,915 (+19.33%) Land $28,000 Building $50,915$197,287 (+19.33%) Land $70,000 Building $127,287
2022$2,109.00$66,132 Land $24,000 Building $42,132$165,330 Land $60,000 Building $105,330

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

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