Hamilton County property record for 189 Sturgis Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45217
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,745 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115-0002-0043-00 |
| Primary APN | 115-0002-0043-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,532 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 189 STURGIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45217-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 189 STURGIS AVE 35 X 170 IRR PT LOT 30 CLINTON BY BURGOYNE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CLINTON BY BURGOYNE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 6502 |
189 Sturgis Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 STURGIS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45217-1921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201376211 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12333 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 189 Sturgis Ave was $1,745, down 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,745.00 (-1.8%) | $28,221 (-) Land $11,382 Building $16,839 | $80,630 Land $32,520 Building $48,110 |
| 2024 | $1,777.00 (+2.72%) | $28,221 (-) Land $11,382 Building $16,839 | |
| 2023 | $1,730.00 (+34.63%) | $28,221 (+58.07%) Land $11,382 Building $16,839 | $80,630 Land $32,520 Building $48,110 |
| 2022 | $1,285.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,854 Land $8,043 Building $9,811 | |
| 2020 | $51,010 Land $22,980 Building $28,030 |
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 189 Sturgis 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.
Wildfire risk around 189 Sturgis Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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 427 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 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, T-Mobile.
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