Limestone County property record for 1609 5th Ave, Athens, AL 35611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 3.7 acres (161,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $944 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1003064004007000 |
| Primary APN | 1003064004007000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 161,172 sqft (3.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Utility Building | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 11004145 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 5TH AVE |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35611-4680 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM INT SWLY R/W PINE ST & SLYR/W 5TH AVE TH W 55 ALG SDSLY R/W TO POB CONT W 96 ALGSD R/W S 162 E 98 N 170 TO POBIN SEC 6 3 |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | LIMESTONE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
1609 5th Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Limestone County records, as of March 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1015, ARDMORE, TN 38449-1015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2010 / 13691 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 5th Ave was $944, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Limestone County assessment roll, as of March 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Athens City |
| County | Limestone County |
| Unified School District | Athens City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $944.00 (+3.85%) | $23,600 (+3.78%) | $118,000 (+3.78%) Land $15,000 Building $103,000 |
| 2024 | $909.00 | $22,740 (-) | $113,700 (-) Land $14,300 Building $99,400 |
| 2023 | $909.00 (+21.52%) | $22,740 (+21.6%) | $113,700 (+21.6%) Land $14,300 Building $99,400 |
| 2022 | $748.00 | $18,700 | $93,500 Land $14,300 Building $79,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 29, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1990–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 1609 5th Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.5% of Alabama |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 UTILITIES serves 43,431 people · EPA ID AL0000824 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Chlorine dioxide resolved · Dec 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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