278 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 278 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$400,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,444 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-3-D2 G-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-3-D2 G-003`
Alternative APNs	`163D2 G 3` `15651`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,156 sqft Heated Area
Basement Area	970 sqft
Unfinished Basement	970 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions	227 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number	15651
Street Address	278 FOURTH ST
City	ATHENS
State	GA
Zip	30601-2643
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-5
Legal Subdivision	RES-BV-034
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	30102

Owner

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 15, 2025	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage REGIONS BANK
Dec 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST
Nov 19, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 22, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 15, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	5745 / 144
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0047480006
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2025: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2025
Property Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Document Number	0057450144
Book / Page	5745 / 144
Instrument Date	Aug 19, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643

Mortgage

Document Number	0005745146
Date	Sep 15, 2025
Instrument	5745/146

Lender

Name	REGIONS BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	352 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Property Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0053120000000498
Date	Dec 22, 2021
Book Page	0000005312/0000000498

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN BANK AND TRUST

Agreement

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

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2021
Property Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Document Number	0053120495
Book / Page	5312 / 495
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2021
Instrument	2021-004973
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2018
Property Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Document Number	0047490359
Book / Page	4749 / 359
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	2018-002998
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CLARKE GA
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2018
Property Address	278 FOURTH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643
Document Number	0047480006
Book / Page	004748 / 000006
Instrument Date	Aug 21, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 FOURTH ST ATHENS GA 306012643, ATHENS, GA 30601-2643

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$3,444.00 (+2.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$129,327 (+5.1%) Land $26,000 Building $103,327	$323,318 (+5.1%) Land $65,000 Building $258,318
2024	$3,346.00 (+35.91%) Homeowner's exemption	$123,049 (+9.11%) Land $26,000 Building $97,049	$307,622 (+9.11%) Land $65,000 Building $242,622
2023	$2,462.00 (+7.32%) Homeowner's exemption	$112,774 (+37.68%) Land $24,000 Building $88,774	$281,935 (+37.68%) Land $60,000 Building $221,935
2022	$2,294.00 Homeowner's exemption	$81,912 Land $18,000 Building $63,912	$204,780 Land $45,000 Building $159,780

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: AT&T.

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