Jackson County property record for 686 Athens St, Jefferson, GA 30549
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,400 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,300 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J09 002A |
| Primary APN | J09 002A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 6,400 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 4,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 24212 |
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| Street Address | 686 ATHENS ST |
| City | JEFFERSON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30549-1458 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | 002 |
| Legal Description | 1.22 AC.TR.B.PBK.60-209.REV.AT.PG.225 |
| Legal Subdivision | STACY T BLANTON |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10706 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Jefferson Historic District listed 2003 · 187 contributing resources · NRIS 03000137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
686 Athens St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Jackson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BENTON RD, JEFFERSON, GA 30549-2531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 29P / 664 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Athens St was $3,300, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of February 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson County |
| Municipality | Jefferson City |
| Unified School District | Jefferson City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $111,520 (-7.25%) Land $53,120 Building $58,400 | $278,800 (-7.25%) Land $132,800 Building $146,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,300.00 (-0.42%) | $120,240 (-) Land $53,120 Building $67,120 | $300,600 (-) Land $132,800 Building $167,800 |
| 2024 | $3,314.00 (-6.7%) | $120,240 (-3.99%) Land $53,120 Building $67,120 | $300,600 (-3.99%) Land $132,800 Building $167,800 |
| 2023 | $3,552.00 (+4.23%) | $125,240 (+18.11%) Land $53,120 Building $72,120 | $313,100 (+18.11%) Land $132,800 Building $180,300 |
| 2022 | $3,408.00 | $106,040 Land $39,840 Building $66,200 | $265,100 Land $99,600 Building $165,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 686 Athens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 14, 2018
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 686 Athens St is low, with a 0.02% 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 · lower than 94% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | JEFFERSON serves 12,690 people · EPA ID GA1570003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Windstream Cable · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: TruVista Communications, Xfinity.
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