Hamilton County property record for 22 Observatory Hill, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,545 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-0007-0006-00 |
| Primary APN | 038-0007-0006-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 970 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,545 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 22 OBSERVATORY HL |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 22 OBSERVATORY HILL 100 X 134.63 IRR PT LOT 1PHILIP JONES EST PARS 6 & 64 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILIP JONES ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
The current owner of 22 Observatory Hill bought it in May 2014.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22 OBSERVATORY HL, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 14-048616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12611 / 00040 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 22 Observatory Hill was $13,616, up 3.1% 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 | $13,616.00 (+3.13%) | $221,109 (+%) Land $99,033 Building $122,076 | |
| 2024 | $13,203.00 (-2.21%) | $221,108 (-) Land $99,032 Building $122,076 | |
| 2023 | $13,501.00 (+4.93%) | $221,108 (+16.99%) Land $99,032 Building $122,076 | $631,740 Land $282,950 Building $348,790 |
| 2022 | $12,867.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,000 Land $66,031 Building $122,969 | |
| 2020 | $540,000 Land $188,660 Building $351,340 |
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 22 Observatory Hill 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 22 Observatory Hill 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 93% of the US · lower than 68% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 228 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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