Athens County property record for 53 Morris Ave, Athens, OH 45701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,192 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A02-71400028-00 |
| Primary APN | A02-71400028-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,192 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 893 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 325 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 MORRIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHENS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45701-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-09-00 IL 891 M-26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORNWELLS ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 973902 |
53 Morris Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Athens County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MORRIS AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 MORRIS AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1938 |
| Document Number | 00593/1069 |
| Book / Page | 593 / 1069 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200001645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | VANHORN TITLE AGENCY INC, VAN HORN TITLE AGENCY 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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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 53 MORRIS AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1938 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Morris Ave was $6,540.
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 | $6,540.00 | $69,590 Land $10,570 Building $59,020 | |
| 2024 | $198,830 (-) Land $30,210 Building $168,620 | ||
| 2023 | $6,339.00 (+93.91%) | $69,590 (+12.64%) Land $10,570 Building $59,020 | $198,830 Land $30,210 Building $168,620 |
| 2022 | $3,269.00 | $61,780 Land $10,570 Building $51,210 | |
| 2020 | $176,520 Land $30,210 Building $146,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Morris Ave 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 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2009 · other causes |
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 53 Morris Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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 491 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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