Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 655 Branch St, Athens, GA 30601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 965 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,329 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-2-C2 H-004 |
| Primary APN | 17-2-C2 H-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 965 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 965 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,329 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 73 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 18555 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 172C2 H 4 |
| Street Address | 655 BRANCH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30601-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-5 |
| Legal Description | SUBD BLK: A,LOT: 5; |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
655 Branch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1994.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 BRANCH ST, ATHENS, GA 30601-3112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000149234 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Branch St was $670 with exemptions applied.
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 | $670.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,811 Land $24,000 Building $34,811 | $147,027 Land $60,000 Building $87,027 |
| 2023 | $35.00 (-94.7%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $45,842 (+21.42%) Land $18,000 Building $27,842 | $114,605 (+21.42%) Land $45,000 Building $69,605 |
| 2022 | $660.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,754 Land $16,000 Building $21,754 | $94,385 Land $40,000 Building $54,385 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 Branch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022 · 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1989 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 655 Branch St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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