Hamilton County property record for 223 Bernard Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,465 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0001-0044-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0001-0044-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,281 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 830 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 645 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 645 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 223 BERNARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERNARD AVE 50 X 115 SS BERNARD 561.17 FT W OFWEST ST PRO |
| Legal Subdivision | CHATEAU LAKES VIEW CONDO PH 04 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 23201 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 BERNARD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005128743 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10004 / 249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $2,465.00 (+1.61%) | $46,659 (-) Land $8,918 Building $37,741 | $133,310 (-) Land $25,480 Building $107,830 |
| 2024 | $2,426.00 (-1.34%) | $46,659 (-) Land $8,918 Building $37,741 | |
| 2023 | $2,459.00 (-0.65%) | $46,659 (+28.11%) Land $8,918 Building $37,741 | $133,310 (+28.11%) Land $25,480 Building $107,830 |
| 2022 | $2,475.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,422 Land $7,172 Building $29,250 | |
| 2020 | $104,060 Land $20,490 Building $83,570 |
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.
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.
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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