Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 159 Virginia Ave, Athens, GA 30601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,098 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-3-C3 C-009 |
| Primary APN | 16-3-C3 C-009 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,644 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 507 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 15319 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 163C3 C 9 |
| Street Address | 159 VIRGINIA AVE |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30601-1948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:ATHENS |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Boulevard Historic District listed 1985 · 352 contributing resources · NRIS 85000851 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Virginia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VIRGINIA AVE, ATHENS, GA 30601-1948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Virginia Ave was $4,098 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Consolidated City | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government |
| Unified School District | Clarke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,191 Land $65,000 Building $88,191 | $382,978 Land $162,500 Building $220,478 |
| 2023 | $2,965.00 (-15.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,882 (+8.03%) Land $55,000 Building $74,882 | $324,704 (+8.03%) Land $137,500 Building $187,204 |
| 2022 | $3,516.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,227 Land $55,000 Building $65,227 | $300,568 Land $137,500 Building $163,068 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Virginia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 159 Virginia Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.5% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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