Hamilton County property record for 1522 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,123 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,176 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,211 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-0002-0287-00 |
| Primary APN | 081-0002-0287-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,123 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,961 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 417 sqft |
| Basement Area | 838 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,603 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92.5 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1522 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45202-6907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM12 |
| Legal Description | ES ELM ST 0.0368 AC PT LOT 49 FT N OF 15TH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Over-the-Rhine Historic District listed 1983 · 945 contributing resources · NRIS 83001985 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1522 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1522 ELM ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-6907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201255643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12006 / 1663 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000393 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1522 Elm St was $5,211, up 3.1% 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 | $5,211.00 (+3.15%) | $81,558 (+%) Land $22,208 Building $59,350 | $233,020 Land $63,450 Building $169,570 |
| 2024 | $5,052.00 (-2.58%) | $81,556 (-) Land $22,207 Building $59,349 | |
| 2023 | $5,186.00 (+189.72%) | $81,556 (+12.67%) Land $22,207 Building $59,349 | $233,020 Land $63,450 Building $169,570 |
| 2022 | $1,790.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,384 Land $20,398 Building $51,986 | |
| 2020 | $206,810 Land $58,280 Building $148,530 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1522 Elm St 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 1522 Elm St 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 | 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 723 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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