Hamilton County property record for 230 Bernard Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,402 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,363 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0001-0009-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0001-0009-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,902 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 694 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 694 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 230 BERNARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERNARD AVE 56 X 125 R1-T4-S33 SE |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 23201 |
230 Bernard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 BERNARD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY CENTRAL BANK |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201812871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000516 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 230 BERNARD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3404 |
| Document Number | 0000043007 |
| Book / Page | 14390 / 1416 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0043007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | AGILITY CLOSING AND TITLE SERVICES I, AGILITY CLOSING & TITLE SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 230 BERNARD AVE, READING, OH 45215-3404 |
| Document Number | 0000043008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0043008 |
| Name | VALLEY CENTRAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 230 BERNARD AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3404 |
| Document Number | 0000012871 |
| Book / Page | 013605 / 001088 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12871 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25.09 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 BERNARD AVE READING OH 452153404, READING, OH 45215-3404 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 230 Bernard Ave was $2,128, up 2.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,128.00 (+2.36%) | $40,132 (+%) Land $9,454 Building $30,678 | $114,660 Land $27,010 Building $87,650 |
| 2024 | $2,079.00 (-1.47%) | $40,130 (-) Land $9,453 Building $30,677 | |
| 2023 | $2,110.00 (+17.61%) | $40,130 (+51.66%) Land $9,453 Building $30,677 | $114,660 Land $27,010 Building $87,650 |
| 2022 | $1,794.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,460 Land $7,602 Building $18,858 | |
| 2020 | $75,600 Land $21,720 Building $53,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 230 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 230 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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