540 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 540 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606

Property Summary

Property TypeApartment House (2-4 Units)
Details5,220 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.6 acres (26,136 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$345,000 (Apr 2002)
Tax Bill$12,601 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Loan Modification
May 2018 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-4-C3 C-003-A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-4-C3 C-003-A
Alternative APNs
  • 114C3 C 3A
  • 7081

Interior

Units10 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,220 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area2,610 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area26,136 sqft (0.6 acres)
Lot Dimensions300 ft deep x 87 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area348 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number7081
Street Address540 OGLETHORPE AVE
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30606-2248
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units)
Local Zoning CodeRM-2
Legal SubdivisionCOM-ST-055->00-03
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract1800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Oglethorpe Avenue Historic District
listed 1987 · 44 contributing resources · NRIS 87001360

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of July 31, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1190 W COUNTY LINE RD, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-1225
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
SOUTH ST BK
May 23, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage
SOUTH ST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 16, 1998
Deed Book / Page2180 / 315
Prior Transfer DateOct 31, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc1466000003
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateJun 14, 2018
Property Address540 OGLETHORPE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606-2248
Document Number0047210273
Book / Page004721 / 000273
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 168 ATHENS GA 306030168, ATHENS, GA 30603-0168

Mortgage

Document Number47210273
DateJun 14, 2018
Book Page004721/000273
Lender
NameSOUTH ST BK
TypeBank
Address520 GERVAIS ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29201-3046
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueJun 13, 2021

May 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Recording DateMay 23, 2018
Property Address540 OGLETHORPE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606-2248
Document Number0047120041
Book / Page004712 / 000041
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address950 PRINCE AVE ATHENS GA 306062726, ATHENS, GA 30606-2726

Mortgage

Document Number47120041
DateMay 23, 2018
Book Page004712/000041
Lender
NameSOUTH ST BK
TypeBank
Address20 GERVAIS ST, COLUMBIA, SC 29202
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
County / Consolidated CityAthens-Clarke County Unified Government
Unified School DistrictClarke County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,601.00 (-4.75%)$405,837 (+32.73%) Land $94,137 Building $311,700$1,014,592 (+32.73%) Land $235,343 Building $779,249
2023$13,229.00 (+35.64%)$305,760 (+73.83%) Land $70,924 Building $234,836$764,400 (+73.83%) Land $177,309 Building $587,091
2022$9,753.00$175,893 Land $40,800 Building $135,093$439,733 Land $102,000 Building $337,733

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead4 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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