Hamilton County property record for 1638 Bruce Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,208 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,683 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197-0036-0112-00 |
| Primary APN | 197-0036-0112-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,208 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 597 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 875 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1638 BRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45223-2002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 1638 BRUCE AVE 55 X 120.01 LOT 4 SAM C COX 4TH SUB & |
| Legal Subdivision | M C COX 4TH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 27700 |
The current owner of 1638 Bruce Ave bought it in August 2002.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1638 BRUCE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45223-2002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 02-157379 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8992 / 01930 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 Bruce Ave was $6,683, up 1.8% 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 | $6,683.00 (+1.8%) | $107,107 (+%) Land $19,484 Building $87,623 | |
| 2024 | $6,565.00 (-1.31%) | $107,106 (-) Land $19,484 Building $87,622 | |
| 2023 | $6,652.00 (+38.53%) | $107,106 (+54.5%) Land $19,484 Building $87,622 | $306,020 Land $55,670 Building $250,350 |
| 2022 | $4,802.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,325 Land $10,087 Building $59,238 | |
| 2020 | $198,070 Land $28,820 Building $169,250 |
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 1638 Bruce 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 1638 Bruce 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 557 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 | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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