Desirable West Side Single Family / Rental Property! Move in ready! Desirable single-family home or rental located on the West Side of Athens. The house been updated and well maintained by the current owner. Generated $1,500/month rental income over the past year. Owner opted to sell as a single family home to satisfy the demand for clean/well maintained Athens properties. Located in close proximity to Ohio University, O'Bleness Hospital, the largest City Park/Ballfields, Dog park, Community Gardens and the Hocking River. Easy walk to the Cider House, West End Tavern, Miller's Chicken, County Fairgrounds & more... Features 4 bedrooms / 2 Full bathrooms / ground floor laundry facilities with washer/dryer included. Gas furnace and central air installed less than 3-years ago. Hot water heater w/expansion tank newer as well. Relax on the quaint, spacious and comfy covered front porch and the backyard retreat space. Enjoy the Kitchen & Dining area with ample cabinet storage. Check it out! .. It's available for quick transition and easy to show with limited notice.
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$193,000
55 N Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701
4beds
1,444sqft
Single Family Residence, Single Family, Resale Home, Investment Property (Rental), SF-Site Built
Built in 1900
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$189,300 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Backyard retreat space
- 19 days
- 816
- 25
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
William Simpson (740)447-2000,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty,
Don Linder (740) 591-3738,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Source: Athens County BOR,MLS#: 2435371
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air-Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range- Gas, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch- Covered
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: A028020002300
- Zoning description: Residential: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Single Family, Resale Home, Investment Property (Rental), SF-Site Built
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Power: AEP
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: TV-Cable, Natural Gas Connected, Garbage Collection, Contact Utility Company
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,720
- Annual tax amount: $2,419
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
Estimated market value
$189,300
$180,000 - $199,000
$1,225/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $193,000+39.4%$134/sqft |
Source:  Athens County BOR #2435371 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2020 | Listing removed | $138,500$96/sqft |
Source: LCR Realty #2426127 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $138,500$96/sqft |
Source: LCR Realty #2426127 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,462 +0.9% | $44,700 |
| 2024 | $2,440 +7.9% | $44,700 |
| 2023 | $2,261 +18.8% | $44,700 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $1,903 -0.4% | $35,970 |
| 2021 | $1,912 +0.1% | $35,970 |
| 2020 | $1,910 +5.9% | $35,970 +4.2% |
| 2019 | $1,804 +1.3% | $34,520 |
| 2018 | $1,781 -42.1% | $34,520 |
| 2017 | $3,074 +3.1% | $34,520 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $2,982 -2.1% | $33,280 |
| 2015 | $3,046 | $33,280 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $3,046 +4.9% | $33,350 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $2,903 +0.7% | $32,660 |
| 2012 | $2,884 +1.5% | $32,660 |
| 2011 | $2,842 -1.7% | $32,660 -0.1% |
| 2010 | $2,892 +86.8% | $32,700 |
| 2009 | $1,548 +0.8% | $32,700 |
| 2008 | $1,535 +3.2% | $32,700 +10.3% |
| 2007 | $1,487 -1.6% | $29,650 |
| 2006 | $1,511 | $29,650 |
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Neighborhood: 45701
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Athens CSD
Source: Athens County BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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