Hamilton County property record for 1556 Joseph St, Cincinnati, OH 45237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,942 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119-0A03-0075-00 |
| Primary APN | 119-0A03-0075-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 754 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1556 JOSEPH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45237-5916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF4 |
| Legal Description | JOSEPH AVE 40 X 129.98 LOT 74 YARMOUTH PARK SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | YARMOUTH PARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1556 JOSEPH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-5916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,942.00 (+3.13%) | $31,402 (-) Land $5,096 Building $26,306 | $89,720 (-) Land $14,560 Building $75,160 |
| 2024 | $1,883.00 (-2.23%) | $31,402 (-) Land $5,096 Building $26,306 | |
| 2023 | $1,926.00 (+59.7%) | $31,402 (+87.61%) Land $5,096 Building $26,306 | $89,720 (+87.62%) Land $14,560 Building $75,160 |
| 2022 | $1,206.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,738 Land $4,365 Building $12,373 | |
| 2020 | $47,820 Land $12,470 Building $35,350 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 599 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed.
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