Hamilton County property record for 1398 Columbus Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,161 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,750 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,388 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0201-0112-00 |
| Primary APN | 500-0201-0112-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,161 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,015 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Basement Area | 634 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1398 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45255-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLUMBUS AVE 31 X 195 IRRLOT 112 FOREST PARK SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 25102 |
1398 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1398 COLUMBUS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45255-3016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201158317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11729 / 1266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000545 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1398 Columbus Ave was $4,388, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| County Subdivision | Anderson Township |
| Unified School District | Forest Hills Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,388.00 (+2.88%) | $70,099 (+%) Land $13,815 Building $56,284 | $200,280 Land $39,470 Building $160,810 |
| 2024 | $4,265.00 (+5.13%) | $70,097 (-) Land $13,814 Building $56,283 | |
| 2023 | $4,057.00 (+24.64%) | $70,097 (+40.07%) Land $13,814 Building $56,283 | $200,280 Land $39,470 Building $160,810 |
| 2022 | $3,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,044 Land $12,933 Building $37,111 | |
| 2020 | $142,980 Land $36,950 Building $106,030 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1398 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1398 Columbus 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 94% of the US · lower than 74% 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 244 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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