Athens County property record for 196 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,679 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,500 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A02-73300041-00 |
| Primary APN | A02-73300041-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 9,679 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 242 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 W STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ATHENS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45701-2262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 14-09-00 IL 492 N-19 |
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 973101 |
196 W State St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Athens County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 HEMLOCK DR, ATHENS, OH 45701-8865 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 00480/1779 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Property Address | 196 W STATE ST, ATHENS, OH 45701-2262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECURE TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00588/2463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 588/2463 |
| Instrument | 202100006492 |
| Name | THE FIRST NATL BANK OF MCCONNELSVILLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MCCONNELSVILLE, OH 43756 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 10, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 196 W State St was $3,036, down 41.6% from the year before.
Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens County |
| County Subdivision | Athens Township |
| Municipality | Athens City |
| Unified School District | Athens City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,036.00 (-41.64%) | $55,350 (-) Land $7,910 Building $47,440 | |
| 2024 | $5,202.00 (+3.19%) | $55,350 (-) Land $7,910 Building $47,440 | $158,130 (-) Land $22,590 Building $135,540 |
| 2023 | $5,041.00 (+111.9%) | $55,350 (+23.08%) Land $7,910 Building $47,440 | $158,130 Land $22,590 Building $135,540 |
| 2022 | $2,379.00 | $44,970 Land $7,910 Building $37,060 | |
| 2020 | $128,480 Land $22,590 Building $105,890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 W State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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 196 W State St 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| 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 PWS private · serves 32,725 people · EPA ID OH0500212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 337 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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