278 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 278 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,309 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,580 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill$3,439 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-3-B5 H-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-3-B5 H-026
Alternative APNs
  • 163B5 H 26
  • 38536

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,309 sqft Heated Area
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,580 sqft (0.08 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number38536
Street Address278 KATYDID DR
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30601-2188
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-8
Legal DescriptionLOT 26 BL. H - BRIDGEWATER
Legal SubdivisionBRIDGEWATER
Legal BlockH
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract30101

Owner

278 Katydid Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 2012.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 81284, ATHENS, GA 30608-1284
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 31, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4011 / 479
Prior Transfer DateNov 1, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0027740017
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Katydid Dr was $3,439.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
County / Consolidated CityAthens-Clarke County Unified Government
Unified School DistrictClarke County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,439.00$110,760 Land $12,000 Building $98,760$276,899 Land $30,000 Building $246,899
2023$3,045.00 (+16.53%)$97,448 (+18.96%) Land $10,400 Building $87,048$243,619 (+18.96%) Land $26,000 Building $217,619
2022$2,613.00$81,914 Land $10,400 Building $71,514$204,786 Land $26,000 Building $178,786

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 278 Katydid Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 278 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia
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-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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