Hamilton County property record for 1538 Shenandoah Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,513 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 117-0A07-0056-00 |
| Primary APN | 117-0A07-0056-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1538 SHENANDOAH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45237-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 1538 SHENANDOAH AVE 50 X 125 LOT 85 ROSELAWN INC SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSELAWN INC SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 27100 |
1538 Shenandoah Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 SHENANDOAH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-2704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 1538 SHENANDOAH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-2704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1538 SHENANDOAH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-2704 |
| Document Number | 0000042715 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14942/402 |
| Instrument | 2023-0042715 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 269 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Shenandoah Ave was $2,513, down 7% 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 | $2,513.00 (-6.96%) | $40,839 (+%) Land $8,635 Building $32,204 | $116,680 Land $24,670 Building $92,010 |
| 2024 | $2,701.00 (+2.58%) | $40,837 (-) Land $8,634 Building $32,203 | |
| 2023 | $2,633.00 (+44.04%) | $40,837 (+61.51%) Land $8,634 Building $32,203 | $116,680 Land $24,670 Building $92,010 |
| 2022 | $1,828.00 | $25,285 Land $7,543 Building $17,742 | |
| 2020 | $72,240 Land $21,550 Building $50,690 |
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 1538 Shenandoah 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 1538 Shenandoah 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 |
|---|
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, T-Mobile.
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