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229 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 229 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$197,900 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$4,526 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-3-D1 J-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-3-D1 J-005
Alternative APNs
  • 163D1 J 5
  • 15605

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,395 sqft Heated Area
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions82 ft deep x 117 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft
Deck Area50 sqft
Patio Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number15605
Street Address229 FOURTH ST
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30601-2655
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-5
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 - 0.223 AC
Legal SubdivisionRES-BV-034
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract30102

Owner

229 Fourth St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address229 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2655
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 23, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 13, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20193048
Deed Book / Page4878 / 243
Transfer Doc0039083908
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateAug 26, 2019
Property Address229 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2655
Document Number0048780243
Book / Page004878 / 000243
Instrument DateAug 23, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$197.90
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address229 FOURTH ST ATHENS GA 306012655, ATHENS, GA 30601-2655

Mortgage

Document Number48780245
DateAug 26, 2019
Book Page004878/000245
Lender
NameSOUTH ST BK
TypeBank
AddressCHARLESTON, SC 29406
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 25, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Fourth St was $4,526 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
County / Consolidated CityAthens-Clarke County Unified Government
Unified School DistrictClarke County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,526.00 Homeowner's exemption$166,944 Land $26,000 Building $140,944$417,360 Land $65,000 Building $352,360
2023$3,343.00 (+9.82%) Homeowner's exemption$140,972 (+33.71%) Land $24,000 Building $116,972$352,429 (+33.71%) Land $60,000 Building $292,429
2022$3,044.00 Homeowner's exemption$105,432 Land $18,000 Building $87,432$263,580 Land $45,000 Building $218,580

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 229 Fourth St 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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 229 Fourth 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 RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

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

May also be available: AT&T.

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