Athens County property record for 42 Townsend Pl, Athens, OH 45701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,016 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A02-83400073-00 |
| Primary APN | A02-83400073-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,223 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 147 sqft |
| Patio Area | 387 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL |
|---|---|
| City | ATHENS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45701-1455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-09-00 H-37 J&S .120A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 973400 |
42 Townsend Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Athens County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL, ATHENS, OH 45701-1455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, EMPORA TITLE INC |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214713 |
| Deed Book / Page | 585 / 1557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL, ATHENS, OH 45701-1455 |
| Document Number | 585/1557 |
| Book / Page | 585 / 1557 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100004713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, EMPORA TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL, ATHENS, OH 45701-1455 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL, ATHENS, OH 45701-1455 |
| Document Number | 544/2496 |
| Book / Page | 544 / 2496 |
| Map Reference | MB450 PG865&866 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800002809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $698.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 TOWNSEND PL, ATHENS, OH 45701-1455 |
| Document Number | 201800002810 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800002810 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Townsend Pl was $4,016 with a homeowner's exemption, down 43% from the year before.
Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens County |
| County Subdivision | Athens Township |
| Municipality | Athens City |
| Unified School District | Athens City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,016.00 (-43.04%) | $75,020 (-) Land $13,100 Building $61,920 | |
| 2024 | $7,051.00 (+3.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,020 (-) Land $13,100 Building $61,920 | $214,330 (-) Land $37,420 Building $176,910 |
| 2023 | $6,833.00 (+109.47%) | $75,020 (+19.02%) Land $13,100 Building $61,920 | $214,330 Land $37,420 Building $176,910 |
| 2022 | $3,262.00 | $63,030 Land $13,100 Building $49,930 | |
| 2020 | $180,090 Land $37,420 Building $142,670 |
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.
FEMA maps place 42 Townsend Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42 Townsend Pl is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 PWS private · serves 32,725 people · EPA ID OH0500212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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