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2499 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2499 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 5,191 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.517 acres (22,521 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$660,000 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill$25,279 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2025 Transfer
Jul 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN047-0001-0001-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN047-0001-0001-00
Alternative APN
  • 0010300

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,191 sqft Living Area
Gross Area7,505 sqft
1st Floor Area2,314 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,944 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area933 sqft
Basement Area2,314 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area22,521 sqft (0.517 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 300 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area88 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45208-1210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSF6
Legal Description2499 OBSERVATORY AV 150X150 LOT 1-2 MENLO PK SUB PAR 1-2-3 CON
Legal SubdivisionMENLO PK SUB
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract4900

Owner

2499 Observatory Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 13, 2025Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jul 10, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 16, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1999162150
Deed Book / Page8042 / 2552
Last Transfer DateJan 6, 2025
Transfer Doc0000002211
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJan 13, 2025
Property Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210
Document Number0000002211
Book / Page15331 / 380
Map ReferenceMB 94 PG 121
Instrument DateJan 3, 2025
Instrument2025-0002211
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJul 10, 2017
Property Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210
Document Number0000061451
Book / Page013455 / 001114
Instrument DateJul 3, 2017
Instrument61451
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2499 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452081210, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1210

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2499 Observatory Ave was $25,279, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$25,279.00 (+3.1%)$409,658 (-) Land $180,950 Building $228,708$1,170,450 Land $517,000 Building $653,450
2024$24,519.00 (-2.19%)$409,658 (-) Land $180,950 Building $228,708
2023$25,067.00 (+6.36%)$409,658 (+18.58%) Land $180,950 Building $228,708$1,170,450 Land $517,000 Building $653,450
2022$23,569.00 Homeowner's exemption$345,461 Land $132,052 Building $213,409
2020$987,030 Land $377,290 Building $609,740

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2499 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1989.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1989–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 6
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · 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

Wildfire risk around 2499 Observatory 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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