Hamilton County property record for 1536 Ruth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-0006-0037-00 |
| Primary APN | 054-0006-0037-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 917 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 399 sqft |
| Basement Area | 917 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1536 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45207-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 1536 RUTH AVE 49 X 127.30 IRR PT LOT 23 MEYERS ET AL |
| Legal Subdivision | MEYERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
1536 Ruth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000020919 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15135 / 1054 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1536 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
| Document Number | 0000041910 |
| Book / Page | 15191 / 2011 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0041910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1536 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1536 Ruth Ave was $2,648 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $2,648.00 (+1.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,360 (+%) Land $7,640 Building $44,720 | |
| 2024 | $2,613.00 (-2.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,359 (-) Land $7,640 Building $44,719 | |
| 2023 | $2,693.00 (+199.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,359 (+142.89%) Land $7,640 Building $44,719 | $149,600 Land $21,830 Building $127,770 |
| 2022 | $899.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,557 Land $5,548 Building $16,009 | |
| 2020 | $61,590 Land $15,850 Building $45,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1536 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.
The area around 1536 Ruth 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 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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