Athens County property record for 79 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 712 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,439 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,949 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A02-82600029-00 |
| Primary APN | A02-82600029-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 712 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 594 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 4,439 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHENS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45701-1769 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-09-00 IL 159 L-25 40 X 111.2' S SIDE |
| Jurisdiction | ATHENS OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ATHENS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 973000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East State Street-Elmwood Place Historic District listed 2010 · 95 contributing resources · NRIS 10000872 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
79 Franklin Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2010.
Source: Athens County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 N COURT ST, 101, ATHENS, OH 45701-2450 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20104691 |
| Deed Book / Page | 451 / 1874 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Franklin Ave was $1,949.
Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Athens County |
| County Subdivision | Athens Township |
| Municipality | Athens City |
| Unified School District | Athens City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,949.00 | $35,200 Land $6,230 Building $28,970 | |
| 2024 | $100,550 (-) Land $17,790 Building $82,760 | ||
| 2023 | $3,206.00 (+109.95%) | $35,200 (+21.97%) Land $6,230 Building $28,970 | $100,550 Land $17,790 Building $82,760 |
| 2022 | $1,527.00 | $28,860 Land $6,230 Building $22,630 | |
| 2020 | $82,450 Land $17,790 Building $64,660 |
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 79 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · 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 | 4 in force |
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 79 Franklin Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 PWS private · serves 32,725 people · EPA ID OH0500212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Smart Way Communications.
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