Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 285 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,162 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-2-A3 H-018 |
| Primary APN | 12-2-A3 H-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 342 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Utility Building | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 9039 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 122A3 H 18 |
| Street Address | 285 SUNSET DR |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30606-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 |
| Legal Description | SUBD BLK: M,LOT: 1-3; |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET TERRACE |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
The current owner of 285 Sunset Dr bought it in June 2005.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 SUNSET DR, ATHENS, GA 30606-2847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000289723 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2897 / 23 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Sunset Dr was $6,162 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $6,162.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,972 Land $44,000 Building $176,972 | $552,431 Land $110,000 Building $442,431 |
| 2023 | $4,518.00 (+3.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,565 (+21.66%) Land $40,000 Building $138,565 | $446,413 (+21.66%) Land $100,000 Building $346,413 |
| 2022 | $4,362.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,770 Land $40,000 Building $106,770 | $366,925 Land $100,000 Building $266,925 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2009 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 285 Sunset Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 410 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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