85 S May Ave, Athens, OH 45701 Property Records

Athens County property record for 85 S May Ave, Athens, OH 45701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,793 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,201 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$130,900 (Aug 2003)
Tax Bill	$7,979 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`A02-71800047-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`A02-71800047-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,793 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	950 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	256 sqft
Basement Area	256 sqft
Unfinished Basement	256 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,201 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	50 sqft
Deck Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	464 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	85 S MAY AVE
City	ATHENS
State	OH
Zip	45701-2016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	14-09-00 IL 815 L-29
Legal Subdivision	HUDSON ADDITION
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	973000

Owner

85 S May Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.

Source: Athens County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	85 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES BANK
Jul 20, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 9, 1999
Deed Book / Page	353 / 1886
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 3, 1995
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Property Address	85 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016

Mortgage

Document Number	00588/1556
Date	Nov 10, 2021
Book Page	588/1556
Instrument	202100006311

Lender

Name	PEOPLES BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ATHENS, OH 45701

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2021
Property Address	85 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Document Number	584/819
Book / Page	584 / 819
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	202100004087
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2021
Title Company	SECURE TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016

Mortgage

Document Number	202100004088
Date	Jul 20, 2021
Instrument	202100004088

Lender

Name	RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 S May Ave was $7,979 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Athens County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Athens County
County Subdivision	Athens Township
Municipality	Athens City
Unified School District	Athens City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,979.00	$84,900 Land $7,700 Building $77,200
2024			$242,580 (-) Land $22,010 Building $220,570
2023	$7,733.00 (+122.66%)	$84,900 (+28%) Land $7,700 Building $77,200	$242,580 Land $22,010 Building $220,570
2022	$3,473.00	$66,330 Land $7,700 Building $58,630
2020			$189,520 Land $22,010 Building $167,510

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 85 S May Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 31 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	31 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

Wildfire risk around 85 S May 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 491 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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