Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 237 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,695 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-3-B3 C-005-C |
| Primary APN | 16-3-B3 C-005-C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 14920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 RUTH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30601-2120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: TR II; |
| Legal Subdivision | RES-BV-037 |
| Legal Tract | II |
| Legal Lot Number | TR |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 30101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old North Campus, University of Georgia listed 1972 · 12 contributing resources · NRIS 72000379 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 Ruth St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 REVIVAL ST, ROSWELL, GA 30075-4801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4432 / 238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1056000126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Ruth St was $3,695.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Consolidated City | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government |
| Unified School District | Clarke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,695.00 | $119,006 Land $24,000 Building $95,006 | $297,516 Land $60,000 Building $237,516 |
| 2023 | $2,764.00 (+10.74%) | $88,464 (+13.06%) Land $24,000 Building $64,464 | $221,160 (+13.06%) Land $60,000 Building $161,160 |
| 2022 | $2,496.00 | $78,246 Land $18,000 Building $60,246 | $195,616 Land $45,000 Building $150,616 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Ruth 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 risk around 237 Ruth St is low, with a 0.02% 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 · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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-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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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