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1668 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 1668 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,578 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$10,000 (Jul 2011)
Tax Bill$1,117 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN117-0005-0075-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN117-0005-0075-00

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms1 Room
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,047 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area599 sqft
2nd Floor Area599 sqft
Basement Area849 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area6,578 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions108 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1668 CALIFORNIA AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45237-5604
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCCM
Legal Description1668-72 CALIFORNIA AVE 60 X 108 PT LOT 2 ROBT MINSHALLS SUB
Legal SubdivisionROBT MINSHALLS SUB
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract6400

Owner

1668 California Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2011.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1516 RUTH AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45207-1456
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 20, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201181839
Deed Book / Page11777 / 1206
Prior Transfer DateJun 24, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000097505
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeCertificate of Transfer
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateNov 23, 2021
Property Address1668 CALIFORNIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-5604
Document Number0000141408
Book / Page14550 / 2079
Map ReferenceMB 9 PG 47
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0141408
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021

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
Address8008 PINNACLE POINT DR APT 201, 201, WEST CHESTER, OH 45069-9061
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1668 California Ave was $1,117, down 4.4% 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$1,117.00 (-4.37%)$10,714 (-) Land $1,327 Building $9,387$30,610 Land $3,790 Building $26,820
2024$1,168.00 (+5.32%)$10,714 (-) Land $1,327 Building $9,387
2023$1,109.00 (+34.26%)$10,714 (+62.55%) Land $1,327 Building $9,387$30,610 Land $3,790 Building $26,820
2022$826.00$6,591 Land $1,260 Building $5,331
2020$18,830 Land $3,600 Building $15,230

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1668 California Ave 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 1668 California 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 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 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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