553 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601 Property Records

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 553 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details1,620 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Last Sale$260,000 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill$4,201 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-1-A1 G-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-1-A1 G-006
Alternative APNs
  • 171A1 G 6
  • 16381

Interior

Building Area1,620 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,620 sqft
FlooringTerrazzo
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions60 ft deep x 29 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number16381
Old Parcel Number171A1 G 6
Street Address553 PRINCE AVE
CityATHENS
StateGA
Zip30601-2450
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeC-O
Legal Description553 PRINCE AVE
Legal SubdivisionHAMPTON PARK
JurisdictionCLARKE GA
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract600

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Cobbham Historic District
listed 1978 · 216 contributing resources · NRIS 78000973

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 November 12, 2025

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

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 8032, ATHENS, GA 30603-8032

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 16, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 16, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0004208243
Deed Book / Page4208 / 243
Last Transfer DateApr 17, 2014
Transfer Doc0042080246
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of July 1, 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$4,201.00 (+12.36%)$135,315 (-) Land $28,000 Building $107,315$338,287 (-) Land $70,000 Building $268,287
2023$3,739.00 (+12.72%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$135,315 (+19.42%) Land $28,000 Building $107,315$338,287 (+19.42%) Land $70,000 Building $268,287
2022$3,317.00$113,311 Land $28,000 Building $85,311$283,277 Land $70,000 Building $213,277

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.

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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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