Hamilton County property record for 242 Twain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45233
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,759 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,900 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 165-0001-0042-00 |
| Primary APN | 165-0001-0042-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,759 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Width | 50 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 242 TWAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45233-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 242 TWAIN AVE 50 FT IRR LOT 73 DELHI L & B ASSN |
| Legal Subdivision | DELHI LOAN & BLDG ASSN |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
242 Twain Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1993.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 TWAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45233-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 711689 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 242 TWAIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45233-1219 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0012425 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Twain Ave was $2,892, up 2.7% 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 | $2,892.00 (+2.7%) | $46,620 (-) Land $9,016 Building $37,604 | |
| 2024 | $2,816.00 (-1.92%) | $46,620 (-) Land $9,016 Building $37,604 | |
| 2023 | $2,871.00 (+35.74%) | $46,620 (+51.62%) Land $9,016 Building $37,604 | $133,200 Land $25,760 Building $107,440 |
| 2022 | $2,115.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,748 Land $7,375 Building $23,373 | |
| 2020 | $87,850 Land $21,070 Building $66,780 |
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 242 Twain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 242 Twain Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 379 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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