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$115,000

56 S Shafer St, Athens, OH 45701

3beds

1,532sqft

Single Family Residence, Single Family, SF-Site Built

Built in 1900

5,227.2 Square Feet Lot

$173,700 Zestimate^®

$75/sqft

$1,184 Estimated rent

Home value

$173,700

$139,000 - $207,000

$1,184/mo

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What's special

Great location, needs your love! This is what I am asked for at least 5 times a year;" I want to own a rental, and I can fix it up myself" WELL HERE IT IS! Development is headed this way as it is close to Engineering Research Building, Medical school, Athletic fields etc.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air-Gas

Cooling

None

Features

Laminate Counters
Windows: Windows- Single Pane
Basement: Partial
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,532
Total interior livable area: 1,532 sqft

Property

Features

Levels: 2 story + basement
Exterior features: Rain Gutters

Lot

Size: 5,227 sqft

Details

Parcel number: A027290008200
Zoning description: Residential: R-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Single Family, SF-Site Built

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Concrete Block
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Power: AEP
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: TV-Cable, Natural Gas Connected, Garbage Collection

Community & neighborhood

Location

Region: Athens

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/7/2025	Sold	$115,000-3.4%$75/sqft
Source: Athens County BOR #2433473 Report a problem
6/6/2025	Pending sale	$119,000$78/sqft
Source: Athens County BOR #2433473 Report a problem
5/21/2025	Listed for sale	$119,000$78/sqft
Source: Athens County BOR #2433473 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,864 +0.9%	$51,980
2024	$2,838 +8%	$51,980
2023	$2,629 +18.9%	$51,980 +24.4%
2022	$2,212 -0.4%	$41,800
2021	$2,222 +0.1%	$41,800
2020	$2,219 +5.7%	$41,800 +4.1%
2019	$2,099 +1.3%	$40,170
2018	$2,073 -42.1%	$40,170
2017	$3,578 +11.5%	$40,170 +12.2%
2016	$3,209 -1.9%	$35,810
2015	$3,271	$35,810
2014	$3,271 +7.3%	$35,810 +4.4%
2013	$3,047 +0.7%	$34,290
2012	$3,028 +1.5%	$34,290
2011	$2,984 -1.6%	$34,290
2010	$3,032 +86.8%	$34,290
2009	$1,623 +0.8%	$34,290
2008	$1,610 +6.3%	$34,290 +10.4%
2007	$1,514 -1.6%	$31,050
2006	$1,538	$31,050

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 45701

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
East Elementary School
Grades: PK-3Distance: 0.9 mi
6/10
Athens Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
7/10
Athens High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi

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.