Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 481 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 5.59 acres (243,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,797 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-3-B2 A-008 |
| Primary APN | 16-3-B2 A-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,798 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 243,500 sqft (5.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 750 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 14830 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 163B2 A 8 |
| Street Address | 481 RUTH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30601-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-8 (PD) |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1 -5.587 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | MARSHALL WILLIAMS SURV |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 30101 |
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 N POPE ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-2331 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000408260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4082 / 60 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0040820060 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $6,797.00 (+10.92%) | $218,920 (+11.64%) Land $50,310 Building $168,610 | $547,299 (+11.64%) Land $125,775 Building $421,524 |
| 2023 | $6,128.00 (+11.99%) | $196,100 (+14.32%) Land $50,310 Building $145,790 | $490,249 (+14.32%) Land $125,775 Building $364,474 |
| 2022 | $5,472.00 | $171,542 Land $50,310 Building $121,232 | $428,855 Land $125,775 Building $303,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| 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: 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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