257 E State St, Athens, OH 45701 Property Records

Athens County property record for 257 E State St, Athens, OH 45701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,948 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill$3,403 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNA02-72200005-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNA02-72200005-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,256 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,232 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area4,948 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainRolling
View / LotHigh Traffic Area
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area224 sqft
Patio Area108 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address257 E STATE ST
CityATHENS
StateOH
Zip45701-1824
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description14-09-00 IL 2002 K-27
JurisdictionATHENS OH
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract973000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East State Street-Elmwood Place Historic District
listed 2010 · 95 contributing resources · NRIS 10000872

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

Owner

Source: Athens County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address11 OHIO AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1915
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 1999
Deed Book / Page351 / 595
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyAthens County
County SubdivisionAthens Township
MunicipalityAthens City
Unified School DistrictAthens City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,403.00 (-39.9%)$62,160 (-) Land $10,650 Building $51,510
2024$177,600 (-) Land $30,430 Building $147,170
2023$5,662.00 (+118.27%)$62,160 (+26.78%) Land $10,650 Building $51,510$177,600 (+26.78%) Land $30,430 Building $147,170
2022$2,594.00$49,030 Land $10,650 Building $38,380
2020$140,080 Land $30,430 Building $109,650

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 31 policies
Nearby Flood Policies31 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemATHENS PWS
private · serves 32,725 people · EPA ID OH0500212
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Smart Way Communications, T-Mobile.

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