Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 252 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-3-B3 G-058 |
| Primary APN | 16-3-B3 G-058 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,145 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 38381 |
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| Street Address | 252 RUTH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30601-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 58 - THE RETREAT |
| Legal Subdivision | RETREAT (THE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| 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.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3292 ROCKINGHAM DR NW, ATLANTA, GA 30327-1237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3816 / 100 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0051510293 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 RUTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2121 |
| Document Number | 0051510293 |
| Book / Page | 5151 / 293 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3292 ROCKINGHAM DR NW, ATLANTA, GA 30327-1237 |
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 | $3,446.00 (-0.63%) | $110,996 (-) Land $16,000 Building $94,996 | $277,490 (-) Land $40,000 Building $237,490 |
| 2023 | $3,468.00 (+20.88%) | $110,996 (+23.39%) Land $16,000 Building $94,996 | $277,490 (+23.39%) Land $40,000 Building $237,490 |
| 2022 | $2,869.00 | $89,952 Land $16,000 Building $73,952 | $224,880 Land $40,000 Building $184,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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