1159 Rulison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1159 Rulison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size	0.146 acres (6,360 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$107,000 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill	$2,767 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Line of Credit May 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`180-0A80-0267-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`180-0A80-0267-00`
Alternative APN	`0010578`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,638 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,508 sqft
1st Floor Area	870 sqft
2nd Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	870 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1917
Effective Year Built	Effective 1917
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,360 sqft (0.146 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 48.5 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Frame Porch
Porch Area	90 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1159 RULISON AVE
City	CINCINNATI
State	OH
Zip	45238-4424
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SF6
Legal Description	1159 RULISON AVE 48.50 X 131.45 PT LOT 121 OVERLOOK 1ST
Legal Subdivision	OVERLOOK 1ST
Legal Lot Number	121
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Township / Civil Division	CINCINNATI
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	9901

Owner

1159 Rulison Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of August 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1159 RULISON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4424
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 8, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
May 10, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201651184
Last Transfer Date	Apr 26, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000057678
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2026
Property Address	1159 RULISON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4424
Document Number	0000054781
Book / Page	15702 / 1328
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2026
Instrument	202654781
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1159 RULISON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4424

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054781,
Date	Jul 8, 2026
Book Page	15702/1328
Instrument	202654781

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 2, 2046

Interest

Rate	6.53%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	May 10, 2021
Property Address	1159 RULISON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4424
Document Number	0000057678
Book / Page	14414 / 1275
Map Reference	FILE 1663340
Instrument Date	Apr 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-0057678
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2021
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1159 RULISON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-4424

Mortgage

Document Number	0000057679
Date	May 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-0057679

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1159 Rulison Ave was $2,767, up 2.9% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Cincinnati City
Unified School District	Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,767.00 (+2.9%)	$44,699 (-) Land $5,208 Building $39,491	$127,710 Land $14,880 Building $112,830
2024	$2,689.00 (-2.04%)	$44,699 (-) Land $5,208 Building $39,491
2023	$2,745.00 (-2.59%)	$44,699 (+8.51%) Land $5,208 Building $39,491	$127,710 Land $14,880 Building $112,830
2022	$2,818.00 Homeowner's exemption	$41,195 Land $5,173 Building $36,022
2020			$117,700 Land $14,780 Building $102,920

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1159 Rulison 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

Wildfire risk around 1159 Rulison 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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