Hamilton County property record for 1535 Kenova Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Second Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117-0A07-0218-00 |
| Primary APN | 117-0A07-0218-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,075 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 625 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 625 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1535 KENOVA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45237-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 1535 KENOVA AV 49 X 124.49 IRR LOT 402 ROSELAWN INC SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAWN INC SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 402 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 27100 |
1535 Kenova Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 KENOVA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-3112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage UNION SAVINGS BANK |
| May 20, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202639471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15670 / 954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 1535 KENOVA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-3112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092735 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14763/890 |
| Instrument | 2022-0092735 |
| Name | UNION SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45249 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 55 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1535 KENOVA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000039471 |
| Book / Page | 15670 / 954 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | PRODIGY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $45,248.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1535 KENOVA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-3112 |
| Document Number | 0000039472, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639472 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.74% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1535 Kenova Ave was $2,392 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.4% 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 | $2,392.00 (-1.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,895 (-) Land $8,456 Building $40,439 | $139,700 Land $24,160 Building $115,540 |
| 2024 | $2,425.00 (-0.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,895 (-) Land $8,456 Building $40,439 | |
| 2023 | $2,427.00 (+65.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,895 (+62.02%) Land $8,456 Building $40,439 | $139,700 Land $24,160 Building $115,540 |
| 2022 | $1,463.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,178 Land $7,389 Building $22,789 | |
| 2020 | $86,220 Land $21,110 Building $65,110 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1535 Kenova Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1535 Kenova 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 | 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 525 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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