Hamilton County property record for 1306 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,539 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.393 acres (17,119 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,001 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,533 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0014-0058-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0014-0058-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,539 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,990 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 703 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 342 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,119 sqft (0.393 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 241 ft deep x 29.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1306 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY 29.88 X 241.22 R1-T4-S26 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 23222 |
1306 Observatory Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2011.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1306 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200933097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11089 / 1982 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000811 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1306 Observatory Ave was $5,533, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading Community City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,533.00 (+2.41%) | $104,388 (-) Land $17,689 Building $86,699 | $298,250 Land $50,540 Building $247,710 |
| 2024 | $5,403.00 (-1.48%) | $104,388 (-) Land $17,689 Building $86,699 | |
| 2023 | $5,484.00 (+5.6%) | $104,388 (+36.29%) Land $17,689 Building $86,699 | $298,250 Land $50,540 Building $247,710 |
| 2022 | $5,193.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,595 Land $15,362 Building $61,233 | |
| 2020 | $218,840 Land $43,890 Building $174,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1306 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1306 Observatory Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | READING CITY PWS serves 9,506 people · EPA ID OH3101812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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