185 First St, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 185 First St, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,042 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$355,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,547 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2025 Second Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-3-D4 H-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-3-D4 H-015`
Alternative APNs	`163D4 H 15` `15839`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,042 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1924
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions	290 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15839
Street Address	185 FIRST ST
City	ATHENS
State	GA
Zip	30601-3023
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-5
Legal Description	TRACT 1 - 0.210 AC PB J/152
Legal Subdivision	RES-BV-037
Legal Tract	1
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	30102

Owner

185 First St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of August 26, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 24, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HORIZON
Jul 1, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NATION STAR MORTGAGE
Nov 14, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LENDING SERVICES
Oct 13, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	5851 / 437
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 27, 1989
Prior Transfer Doc	1002000026
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2026
Property Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023
Document Number	5851000437
Book / Page	5851 / 437
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023

Mortgage

Document Number	5851000439,
Date	Jul 24, 2026
Book Page	5851/439

Lender

Name	FIRST HORIZON

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

July 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Property Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023

Mortgage

Document Number	0057210000000215
Date	Jul 1, 2025
Book Page	0000005721/0000000215

Lender

Name	NATION STAR MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2045

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2022
Property Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023
Document Number	0054350436
Book / Page	5435 / 436
Instrument Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	2022-003907
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023

Mortgage

Document Number	0005435438
Date	Nov 14, 2022
Instrument	5435/438

Lender

Name	FIRST CHOICE LENDING SERVICES

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	350 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2021
Property Address	185 FIRST ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3023
Document Number	0052810145
Book / Page	5281 / 145
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2021
Instrument	2021-004244
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 107, ATHENS, GA 30603-0107
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 185 First St was $2,547 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 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	$2,547.00 Homeowner's exemption	$101,855 Land $26,000 Building $75,855	$254,638 Land $65,000 Building $189,638
2023	$2,685.00 (+20.51%)	$85,942 (+23.02%) Land $24,000 Building $61,942	$214,854 (+23.02%) Land $60,000 Building $154,854
2022	$2,228.00	$69,858 Land $18,000 Building $51,858	$174,645 Land $45,000 Building $129,645

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 185 First St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 185 First St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 88% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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