Limestone County property record for 697 E Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,000 sqft · built 1975 |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $965,406 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,703 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1002091001007002 |
| Primary APN | 1002091001007002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Dimensions | 213 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Canopy | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 11001419 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 697 E HOBBS ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35611-2150 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | HOBBS ST CENTER SDLOT 14 15 BLK # LESS 10 OFF ESIDE OF HOBBS STIN SEC 9 3 4N |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | LIMESTONE AL |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
697 E Hobbs St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.
Source: Limestone County records, as of March 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 460389, HOUSTON, TX 77056-8389 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0020191051 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2019 / 1051 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIMESTONE AL |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 697 E HOBBS ST, ATHENS, AL 35611-2150 |
| Document Number | 02019/1051 |
| Book / Page | 2019 / 1051 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W PROSPECT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115-1093 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 697 E HOBBS ST, ATHENS, AL 35611-2150 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 697 E Hobbs St was $3,703, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Limestone County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| Municipality | Athens City |
| County | Limestone County |
| Unified School District | Athens City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,703.00 (+6.99%) | $92,580 (+6.98%) | $469,400 (+8.48%) Land $57,200 Building $412,200 |
| 2024 | $3,461.00 (+5.36%) | $86,540 (+5.36%) | $432,700 (+5.36%) Land $50,400 Building $382,300 |
| 2023 | $3,285.00 (+23.73%) | $82,140 (+23.74%) | $410,700 (+23.74%) Land $45,000 Building $365,700 |
| 2022 | $2,655.00 | $66,380 | $331,900 Land $51,800 Building $280,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 697 E Hobbs St 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 October 29, 2025
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 697 E Hobbs St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 UTILITIES serves 43,431 people · EPA ID AL0000824 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Chlorine dioxide resolved · Dec 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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