2252 Hess Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2252 Hess Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,240 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$87,550 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$3,107 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`213-0003-0021-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`213-0003-0021-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,824 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,056 sqft
Basement Area	822 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1907
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	12,240 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions	244 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	441 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2252 HESS AVE
City	CINCINNATI
State	OH
Zip	45211-8305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2252 HESS AVE 50 X 244.75LOT 25 CRAIG & BRAY SUB OF PT WM S ORR TRACT
Legal Subdivision	CRAIG & BRAY SUB
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Township / Civil Division	CINCINNATI
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	10003

Owner

2252 Hess Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	7628 YORKSHIRE PL, CINCINNATI, OH 45237-2725
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
May 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Mar 15, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0000041525
Deed Book / Page	013414 / 000622
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Property Address	2252 HESS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-8305
Document Number	0000041611
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2252 HESS AVE CINCINNATI OH 452118305, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-8305

Mortgage

Document Number	0000041611
Date	May 5, 2020
Book Page	014161/002031
Instrument	41611

Lender

Name	OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Type	Bank
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45247

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 4, 2050

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	May 10, 2017
Property Address	2252 HESS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-8305
Document Number	0000041525
Book / Page	013414 / 000622
Instrument Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	41525
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$262.65
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	12252 HESS AVE CINCINNATI OH 45211, CINCINNATI, OH 45211

Mortgage

Document Number	41527
Date	May 10, 2017
Book Page	013414/000626
Instrument	41527

Lender

Name	OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45247

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 9, 2047

March 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	2252 HESS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-8305
Document Number	0000023284
Book / Page	013374 / 001723
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2017
Instrument	23284
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 8, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$209.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	7500 OLD GEORGETOWN RD #1350 BETHESDA MD 208146240, 1350, BETHESDA, MD 20814-6240

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2252 Hess Ave was $3,107, up 2.9% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Cincinnati City
Unified School District	Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,107.00 (+2.95%)	$50,239 (+%) Land $6,723 Building $43,516
2024	$3,018.00 (-2.08%)	$50,238 (-) Land $6,723 Building $43,515
2023	$3,082.00 (+33.36%)	$50,238 (+49.03%) Land $6,723 Building $43,515	$143,540 Land $19,210 Building $124,330
2022	$2,311.00 Homeowner's exemption	$33,709 Land $5,877 Building $27,832
2020			$96,310 Land $16,790 Building $79,520

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2252 Hess 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

Wildfire risk around 2252 Hess 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	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 224 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	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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