Hamilton County property record for 251 Hosea Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,947 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 217-0050-0080-00 |
| Primary APN | 217-0050-0080-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,947 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 209 sqft |
| Basement Area | 869 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 52.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 251 HOSEA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45220-1705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM12 |
| Legal Description | 251 HOSEA ST 52.50 X 110 PT LT 18 M W B WEIGHELLS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WEIGHELLS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
251 Hosea Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 HOSEA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201523615 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12840 / 838 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0076210206 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 HOSEA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1705 |
| Document Number | 0000149928 |
| Book / Page | 14564 / 908 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0149928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 251 HOSEA AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1705 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Hosea Ave was $7,683, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $7,683.00 (+3.06%) | $124,674 (-) Land $19,177 Building $105,497 | $356,210 Land $54,790 Building $301,420 |
| 2024 | $7,455.00 (-2.15%) | $124,674 (-) Land $19,177 Building $105,497 | |
| 2023 | $7,619.00 (-4.85%) | $124,674 (+6.01%) Land $19,177 Building $105,497 | $356,210 Land $54,790 Building $301,420 |
| 2022 | $8,007.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,601 Land $15,341 Building $102,260 | |
| 2020 | $336,000 Land $43,830 Building $292,170 |
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 251 Hosea 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 251 Hosea 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 | 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 447 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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