185 Emerald Dr, Athens, GA 30605 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 185 Emerald Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	1.19 acres (52,166 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill	$3,398 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`24-4-B3 B-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-4-B3 B-011`
Alternative APNs	`244B3 B 11` `29417`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,988 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,988 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	52,166 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	400 sqft
Patio Area	340 sqft
Arbor/Pergola	Arbor/Pergola

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	29417
Old Parcel Number	244B3 B 11
Street Address	185 EMERALD DR
City	ATHENS
State	GA
Zip	30605-4106
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-25
Legal Description	SUBD BLK: B,LOT: 11;
Legal Subdivision	WYNDFIELD SUB
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	150702

Owner

185 Emerald Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2016.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	185 EMERALD DR, ATHENS, GA 30605-4106
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 20, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0000045231
Deed Book / Page	4523 / 1
Last Transfer Date	Oct 27, 2016
Transfer Doc	0045230001
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Property Address	185 EMERALD DR, ATHENS, GA 30605-4106
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 EMERALD DR, ATHENS, GA 30605-4106

Mortgage

Document Number	0053460000000179
Date	Mar 15, 2022
Book Page	0000005346/0000000179

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Emerald Dr was $3,398 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County / Consolidated City	Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Unified School District	Clarke County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,398.00 Homeowner's exemption	$128,469 Land $16,000 Building $112,469	$321,173 Land $40,000 Building $281,173
2023	$2,559.00 (-15.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$115,876 (+10.79%) Land $16,000 Building $99,876	$289,691 (+10.79%) Land $40,000 Building $249,691
2022	$3,017.00 Homeowner's exemption	$104,592 Land $16,000 Building $88,592	$261,479 Land $40,000 Building $221,479

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 185 Emerald Dr 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	2 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

Wildfire risk around 185 Emerald Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 45% of the US · above 47% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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