Hamilton County property record for 247 E Columbia Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,195 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0014-0122-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0014-0122-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,195 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,750 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 555 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3871 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONVENT HILL 142.22 X 155.67 IRR-R1-T4-S27 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 23222 |
247 E Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit ENVOY MTG |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202564186 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15485 / 2794 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000064186 |
| Book / Page | 15485 / 2794 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0064186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | LTOC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000064187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0064187 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000064188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 15485/2818 |
| Instrument | 2025-0064188 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PICKERINGTON, OH 43147 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000074190 |
| Book / Page | 014220 / 001640 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 74190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $268.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE READING OH 452153871, READING, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 74191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014220/001642 |
| Instrument | 74191 |
| Name | ENVOY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77043 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000113419 |
| Book / Page | 014069 / 000753 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 113419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 247 E COLUMBIA AVE CINCINNATI OH 452153871, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 E Columbia Ave was $2,495, 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 | $2,495.00 (+2.42%) | $47,068 (-) Land $17,766 Building $29,302 | $134,480 Land $50,760 Building $83,720 |
| 2024 | $2,436.00 (-1.5%) | $47,068 (-) Land $17,766 Building $29,302 | |
| 2023 | $2,473.00 (+5.64%) | $47,068 (+36.27%) Land $17,766 Building $29,302 | $134,480 Land $50,760 Building $83,720 |
| 2022 | $2,341.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,539 Land $15,432 Building $19,107 | |
| 2020 | $98,680 Land $44,090 Building $54,590 |
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 247 E Columbia 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.
The area around 247 E Columbia Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 532 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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