Athens-Clarke County Unified Government property record for 970 Spring Valley Rd, Athens, GA 30605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,031 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-1-B-020-C |
| Primary APN | 23-1-B-020-C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 390 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 326 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Utility Building | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 22856 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 SPRING VALLEY RD |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30605-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RES-BV-028 |
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 140500 |
970 Spring Valley Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government records, as of November 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 SPRING VALLEY RD, ATHENS, GA 30605-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2722 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLARKE GA |
| Property Address | 970 SPRING VALLEY RD, ATHENS, GA 30605-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 SPRING VALLEY RD, ATHENS, GA 30605-1926 |
| Document Number | 0051810000000534 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000005181/0000000534 |
| Name | SYNOVUS BANK |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Spring Valley Rd was $1,031 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government assessment roll, as of November 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County / Consolidated City | Athens-Clarke County Unified Government |
| Unified School District | Clarke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,031.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,904 Land $10,400 Building $39,504 | $124,759 Land $26,000 Building $98,759 |
| 2023 | $289.00 (-69.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,226 (+9.8%) Land $8,800 Building $34,426 | $108,065 (+9.8%) Land $22,000 Building $86,065 |
| 2022 | $936.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,369 Land $8,800 Building $30,569 | $98,422 Land $22,000 Building $76,422 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Spring Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2022 · 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 | 1 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 970 Spring Valley Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM serves 125,000 people · EPA ID GA0590000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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