97 S May Ave, Athens, OH 45701 Property Records

Athens County property record for 97 S May Ave, Athens, OH 45701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,201 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$107,500 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill	$445 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Construction Loan Jan 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`A02-71800039-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`A02-71800039-00`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,201 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	520 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	97 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 821 M-29
Legal Subdivision	HUDSON ADDITION
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Township / Civil Division	ATHENS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	973000

Owner

97 S May Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.

Source: Athens County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	97 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 2, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Jan 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Jun 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Apr 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOCKING VALLEY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 26, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 26, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20127070
Deed Book / Page	479 / 2425
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Property Address	97 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00608/2652
Date	Oct 2, 2023
Book Page	608/2652
Instrument	202300004116

Lender

Name	HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ATHENS, OH 45701

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 5, 2033

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Property Address	97 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2022
Title Company	SECURE TITLE SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	000591/134
Date	Jan 24, 2022
Book Page	591/134
Instrument	202200000362

Lender

Name	HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ATHENS, OH 45701

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2037

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Property Address	97 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	568/1095
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Book Page	568/1095
Instrument	202000002937

Lender

Name	HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ATHENS, OH 45701

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 5, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ATHENS OH
Property Address	97 S MAY AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SECURE TITLE SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	566/1478
Date	Apr 24, 2020
Book Page	566/1478
Instrument	202000002043

Lender

Name	HOCKING VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	ATHENS, OH 45701

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	May 1, 2040

Interest

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 S May Ave was $445.

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	$445.00	$8,020 Land $6,150 Building $1,870
2024			$22,900 (-) Land $17,560 Building $5,340
2023	$730.00 (+69.77%)	$8,020 (-) Land $6,150 Building $1,870	$22,900 Land $17,560 Building $5,340
2022	$430.00	$8,020 Land $6,150 Building $1,870
2020			$22,900 Land $17,560 Building $5,340

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 97 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 97 S May Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 71% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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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