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98 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701 Property Records

Athens County property record for 98 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.052 acres (2,278 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$6,396 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNA02-82700068-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNA02-82700068-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,480 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area648 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area2,278 sqft (0.052 acres)
Lot Dimensions60 ft deep x 38 ft wide
TerrainSteep
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area180 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area33 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address98 FRANKLIN AVE
CityATHENS
StateOH
Zip45701-1729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description14-09-00 IL 962 37.6X60 NW COR L26
JurisdictionATHENS OH
Township / Civil DivisionATHENS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2033
Census Tract973000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East State Street-Elmwood Place Historic District
listed 2010 · 95 contributing resources · NRIS 10000872

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

98 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address98 FRANKLIN AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1729
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 17, 2023
Transfer Doc00602/2622
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionATHENS OH
Recording DateFeb 21, 2023
Property Address98 FRANKLIN AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1729
Document Number00602/2622
Book / Page602 / 2622
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2023
Instrument202300000666
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address98 FRANKLIN AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1729

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address98 FRANKLIN AVE, ATHENS, OH 45701-1729

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Franklin Ave was $6,396 with a homeowner's exemption, up 106.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyAthens County
County SubdivisionAthens Township
MunicipalityAthens City
Unified School DistrictAthens City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,396.00 (+106.26%)$68,060 (-) Land $2,290 Building $65,770
2024$3,101.00 (-49.98%) Homeowner's exemption$68,060 (-) Land $2,290 Building $65,770$194,450 (-) Land $6,540 Building $187,910
2023$6,199.00 (+166.17%) Homeowner's exemption$68,060 (+26.62%) Land $2,290 Building $65,770$194,450 Land $6,540 Building $187,910
2022$2,329.00 Homeowner's exemption$53,750 Land $2,290 Building $51,460
2020$153,570 Land $6,540 Building $147,030

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 98 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 98 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemATHENS PWS
private · serves 32,725 people · EPA ID OH0500212
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Smart Way Communications, T-Mobile.

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