Hamilton County property record for 1556 Ruth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-0006-0032-00 |
| Primary APN | 054-0006-0032-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,820 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 492 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1556 RUTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45207-1456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | RUTH AVE 50 X 120.61 IRR LOT 18 MEYERS ET AL SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MEYERS ET AL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3800 |
1556 Ruth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1556 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041472 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1556 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
| Document Number | 0000041472 |
| Book / Page | 14939 / 1466 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0041472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1556 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1556 Ruth Ave was $4,042, up 1.7% 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 | $4,042.00 (+1.74%) | $64,659 (+%) Land $7,493 Building $57,166 | |
| 2024 | $3,973.00 (+610.73%) | $64,658 (-) Land $7,493 Building $57,165 | |
| 2023 | $559.00 (+124.5%) | $64,658 (+129.08%) Land $7,493 Building $57,165 | $184,740 Land $21,410 Building $163,330 |
| 2022 | $249.00 | $28,225 Land $6,080 Building $22,145 | |
| 2020 | $80,640 Land $17,370 Building $63,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1556 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 1556 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 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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