Hamilton County property record for 2472 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 5,124 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Tax Bill | $26,709 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-0001-0085-00 |
| Primary APN | 042-0001-0085-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,910 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,873 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,394 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 857 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,786 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,215 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 380 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 608 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2472 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF20 |
| Legal Description | 2472 OBSERVATORY 140 X 380 IRR PT LOT 8 J FERRISEST SUB PARS 85-99 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | FERRISEST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2472 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 199485935 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6467 / 598 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000950 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $26,709.00 (+3.04%) | $433,629 (-) Land $232,050 Building $201,579 | $1,238,940 (-) Land $663,000 Building $575,940 |
| 2024 | $25,920.00 (-2.15%) | $433,629 (-) Land $232,050 Building $201,579 | |
| 2023 | $26,490.00 (+9.21%) | $433,629 (+21.72%) Land $232,050 Building $201,579 | $1,238,940 (+21.72%) Land $663,000 Building $575,940 |
| 2022 | $24,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $356,265 Land $169,582 Building $186,683 | |
| 2020 | $1,017,900 Land $484,520 Building $533,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 352 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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