1556 John St, Cincinnati, OH 45214 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1556 John St, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details14,014 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.104 acres (4,530 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$511 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
May 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-0001-0197-90

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-0001-0197-90

Interior

Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Lot Area4,530 sqft (0.104 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 196 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1556 JOHN ST
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45214-4119
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeRM07
Legal Description1556 JOHN ST 20 X 122.50 IRR LOT 184 D WADES PL A SUB
Legal SubdivisionWADES PLACE A SUB
Legal Lot Number184
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract26400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Laurel Homes Historic District
listed 1987 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 87000690

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1556 John St, commercial vacant land, is owned by a company.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address14 E 4TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3702
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 10, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateDec 19, 2025
Property Address1556 JOHN ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45214
Document Number0000099365
Book / Page15566 / 560
Map ReferenceMB 117 PG 118
Instrument DateDec 18, 2025
Instrument2025-0099365
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14 E 4TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3702
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateMay 10, 2019
Property Address1556 JOHN ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45214
Document Number0000036189
Book / Page013915 / 001961
Instrument DateMay 8, 2019
Instrument36189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1556 JOHN ST CINCINNATI OH 452144119, CINCINNATI, OH 45214-4119

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1556 John St was $511, up 0.6% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$511.00 (+0.59%)$5,618 (-) Land $5,618$16,050 Land $16,050
2024$508.00 (+0.2%)$5,618 (-) Land $5,618
2023$507.00 (-2.12%)$5,618 (+8.23%) Land $5,618$16,050 Land $16,050
2022$518.00$5,191 Land $5,191
2020$14,830 Land $14,830

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1556 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1556 John St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: altafiber Network Solutions, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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