Hamilton County property record for 1551 Ruth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,100 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-0006-0061-00 |
| Primary APN | 054-0006-0061-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1551 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45207-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMX |
| Legal Description | 1551 RUTH AVE 25 X 123.29 IRR PT LOT 45 MEYERS ET AL SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO F MEYERS ET AL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
1551 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1551 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012104635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12094 / 1116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1551 Ruth Ave was $1,244, 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 | $1,244.00 (+3.07%) | $98,119 (-) Land $4,200 Building $93,919 | $280,340 Land $12,000 Building $268,340 |
| 2024 | $1,207.00 (-2.19%) | $98,119 (-) Land $4,200 Building $93,919 | |
| 2023 | $1,234.00 (+25.15%) | $98,119 (+40.19%) Land $4,200 Building $93,919 | $280,340 Land $12,000 Building $268,340 |
| 2022 | $986.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,990 Land $3,052 Building $66,938 | |
| 2020 | $199,970 Land $8,720 Building $191,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1551 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 1551 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 |
|---|
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 725 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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