Hamilton County property record for 1079 Benz Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,923 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 180-0A80-0218-00 |
| Primary APN | 180-0A80-0218-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,478 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1079 BENZ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45238-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 1079 BENZ AVE 40 X 178 LOT 42 WEST OVERLOOK SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OVERLOOK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 9901 |
1079 Benz Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1079 BENZ AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020972 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1079 BENZ AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000020972 |
| Book / Page | 14612 / 2787 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 78&79 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0020972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1079 BENZ AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4405 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1079 BENZ AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000054946 |
| Book / Page | 013698 / 000662 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 54946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1079 BENZ AVE CINCINNATI OH 452384405, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4405 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1079 Benz Ave was $1,923 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,923.00 (+2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,308 (+%) Land $4,862 Building $36,446 | $118,020 Land $13,890 Building $104,130 |
| 2024 | $1,869.00 (-4.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,306 (-) Land $4,861 Building $36,445 | |
| 2023 | $1,962.00 (+62.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,306 (+56.37%) Land $4,861 Building $36,445 | $118,020 Land $13,890 Building $104,130 |
| 2022 | $1,205.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,415 Land $4,827 Building $21,588 | |
| 2020 | $75,470 Land $13,790 Building $61,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1079 Benz Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · 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 | 2 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 1079 Benz 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 762 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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