Hamilton County property record for 249 Helen St, Cincinnati, OH 45219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 089-0001-0087-00 |
| Primary APN | 089-0001-0087-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 518 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,180 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86 ft deep x 36.6 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 249 HELEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45219-2851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 249 HELEN ST 36.66 X 86 PT LOT 19 J KROUSE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | J KROUSE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
The current owner of 249 Helen St bought it in September 2002.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2128 HIGHLAND AVE APT 1, 1, CINCINNATI, OH 45219-3168 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 981863 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Helen St was $2,011, up 0.1% 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 | $2,011.00 (+0.15%) | $31,602 (-) Land $8,526 Building $23,076 | |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 (-0.2%) | $31,602 (-) Land $8,526 Building $23,076 | |
| 2023 | $2,012.00 (+72.56%) | $31,602 (+92.39%) Land $8,526 Building $23,076 | $90,290 Land $24,360 Building $65,930 |
| 2022 | $1,166.00 | $16,426 Land $4,862 Building $11,564 | |
| 2020 | $46,930 Land $13,890 Building $33,040 |
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 249 Helen St 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 249 Helen St 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 |
|---|
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 573 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Brightspeed.
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