Hamilton County property record for 1603 Ross Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204-0014-0063-00 |
| Primary APN | 204-0014-0063-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 758 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1603 ROSS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45205-1342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1603 ROSS ST 48.90 X 148.26 IRR LOT 2 BAUER VIEW SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BAUER VIEW SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 9200 |
The current owner of 1603 Ross Ave bought it in March 2003.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5486, CINCINNATI, OH 45205-0486 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 03-316392 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9194 / 03282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1603 Ross Ave was $1,892, up 0.1% 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 | $1,892.00 (+0.11%) | $26,590 (-) Land $3,266 Building $23,324 | |
| 2024 | $1,890.00 (-0.16%) | $26,590 (-) Land $3,266 Building $23,324 | |
| 2023 | $1,893.00 (+88.73%) | $26,590 (+136%) Land $3,266 Building $23,324 | $75,970 Land $9,330 Building $66,640 |
| 2022 | $1,003.00 | $11,267 Land $2,877 Building $8,390 | |
| 2020 | $32,190 Land $8,220 Building $23,970 |
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 1603 Ross Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 | 2 (2024–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 1603 Ross 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 455 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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