Hamilton County property record for 222 Bernard Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,540 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0001-0067-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0001-0067-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 222 BERNARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERNARD AVE 50 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE C CURTIS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 23201 |
The current owner of 222 Bernard Ave acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 BERNARD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000152366 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 222 Bernard Ave was $1,540 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading Community City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,540.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,260 (-) Land $9,282 Building $29,978 | |
| 2024 | $1,510.00 (-4.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,260 (-) Land $9,282 Building $29,978 | |
| 2023 | $1,575.00 (+5.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,260 (+26.99%) Land $9,282 Building $29,978 | $112,170 Land $26,520 Building $85,650 |
| 2022 | $1,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,916 Land $7,462 Building $23,454 | |
| 2020 | $88,330 Land $21,320 Building $67,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 222 Bernard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 222 Bernard 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 | READING CITY PWS serves 9,506 people · EPA ID OH3101812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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