Athens County property record for 4540 Bates Rd, Athens, OH 45701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,721 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B01-00100157-03 |
| Primary APN | B01-00100157-03 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Other |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4540 BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | ATHENS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45701-9567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT 5 FRA 6 5.00AC |
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 973700 |
Source: Athens County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4540 BATES RD, ATHENS, OH 45701-9567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOCKING VALLEY BANK |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LENDING |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Survivorship Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20196362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 562 / 1192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Property Address | 4540 BATES RD, ATHENS, OH 45701-9567 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 550/1056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 550/1056 |
| Instrument | 201800005976 |
| Name | HOCKING VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ATHENS, OH 45701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Property Address | 4540 BATES RD, ATHENS, OH 45701-9567 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 577/198 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 577/198 |
| Instrument | 202100000227 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Survivorship Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4540 BATES RD, ATHENS, OH 45701-9567 |
| Document Number | 562/1192 |
| Book / Page | 562 / 1192 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900006362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4540 BATES RD, ATHENS, OH 45701-9567 |
| Document Number | 201900006363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900006363 |
| Name | RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens County |
| County Subdivision | Alexander Township |
| Unified School District | Alexander Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,721.00 (+1.51%) | $95,750 (-) Land $16,650 Building $79,100 | |
| 2024 | $273,590 (-) Land $47,580 Building $226,010 | ||
| 2023 | $6,621.00 (+102.79%) | $95,750 (+28.23%) Land $16,650 Building $79,100 | $273,590 (+28.25%) Land $47,580 Building $226,010 |
| 2022 | $3,265.00 | $74,670 Land $12,810 Building $61,860 | |
| 2020 | $213,330 Land $36,600 Building $176,730 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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