242 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 242 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,589 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$215,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,626 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-3-B5 H-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-3-B5 H-020`
Alternative APNs	`163B5 H 2` `38530`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,395 sqft Heated Area
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,589 sqft (0.08 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	38530
Street Address	242 KATYDID DR
City	ATHENS
State	GA
Zip	30601-2188
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-8
Legal Description	LOT 20 BL. H - BRIDGEWATER
Legal Subdivision	BRIDGEWATER
Legal Block	H
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	30101

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

242 Katydid Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	242 KATYDID DR, ATHENS, GA 30601-2188
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 24, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20212085
Deed Book / Page	5197 / 203
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 24, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0043720049
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	May 28, 2021
Property Address	242 KATYDID DR, ATHENS, GA 30601-2188
Document Number	0051970203
Book / Page	5197 / 203
Instrument Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-002085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2021

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	242 KATYDID DR, ATHENS, GA 30601-2188

Mortgage

Document Number	0051970000000205
Date	Jun 2, 2021
Book Page	0000005197/0000000205

Lender

Name	BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Katydid Dr was $3,626.

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	$3,626.00	$116,811 Land $12,000 Building $104,811	$292,028 Land $30,000 Building $262,028
2023	$3,219.00 (+17.57%)	$103,039 (+20.01%) Land $10,400 Building $92,639	$257,598 (+20.01%) Land $26,000 Building $231,598
2022	$2,738.00	$85,858 Land $10,400 Building $75,458	$214,645 Land $26,000 Building $188,645

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 242 Katydid Dr 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 242 Katydid Dr 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 · lower than 94% of Georgia
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.

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 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