Hamilton County property record for 1526 Ruth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,311 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-0006-0040-00 |
| Primary APN | 054-0006-0040-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,311 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,638 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,327 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 637 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,327 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1526 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45207-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RMX |
| Legal Description | 1526-8 RUTH AVE 54.50 X 150.32 IRR-LOT 26 PT 27 WOODBURN HTS SUB 1ST & |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODBURN HTS SUB 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
1526 Ruth Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6220 ERIE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-2414 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201737911 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13406 / 1807 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000192 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1526 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
| Document Number | 0000037912 |
| Book / Page | 013406 / 001809 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $120.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1526 Ruth Ave was $3,258, up 1.8% 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 | $3,258.00 (+1.84%) | $52,105 (-) Land $8,736 Building $43,369 | $148,870 Land $24,960 Building $123,910 |
| 2024 | $3,199.00 (-1.36%) | $52,105 (-) Land $8,736 Building $43,369 | |
| 2023 | $3,243.00 (+247.96%) | $52,105 (+290.21%) Land $8,736 Building $43,369 | $148,870 Land $24,960 Building $123,910 |
| 2022 | $932.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,353 Land $6,342 Building $7,011 | |
| 2020 | $38,150 Land $18,120 Building $20,030 |
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 1526 Ruth 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.
Wildfire risk around 1526 Ruth 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 263 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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