Hamilton County property record for 251 E Columbia Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 875 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 671-0014-0128-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0014-0128-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 966 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,710 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 251 E COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-3871 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA RD 50 X 155.67 R1-T4-S27 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 04 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 23222 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000040906 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14387 / 1521 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000040906 |
| Book / Page | 14387 / 1521 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0040906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | PARKWAY TITLE INC, PARKWAY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $435.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 251 E COLUMBIA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-3871 |
| Document Number | 0000040907 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0040907 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $2,690.00 (+2.44%) | $50,750 (-) Land $12,453 Building $38,297 | |
| 2024 | $2,626.00 (-1.5%) | $50,750 (-) Land $12,453 Building $38,297 | |
| 2023 | $2,666.00 (+11.36%) | $50,750 (+43.68%) Land $12,453 Building $38,297 | $145,000 (+43.68%) Land $35,580 Building $109,420 |
| 2022 | $2,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,322 Land $10,794 Building $24,528 | |
| 2020 | $100,920 Land $30,840 Building $70,080 |
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.
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 | 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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