Hamilton County property record for 251 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Jul 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,125 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Apr 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-0001-0316-00 |
| Primary APN | 145-0001-0316-00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 22,303 sqft (0.512 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 432 ft Width |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 251 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45202 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | DD |
| Legal Description | SS FIFTH ST 0.528 AC R1-T4-S18 LOT 342 PT LOT 341 ISRAEL LUDLOW JOEL |
| Legal Subdivision | ISRAEL LUDLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 342 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 26500 |
251 W 5th St, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 E 4TH ST, 200, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-0037 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000116533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8332 / 2185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023309 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Document Number | 0000029221 |
| Book / Page | 15647 / 1748 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 801 PLUM ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1927 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Document Number | 0000029222 |
| Book / Page | 15647 / 1751 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Document Number | 0000023309 |
| Book / Page | 15633 / 801 |
| Map Reference | MB E2 PG 66&67 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0023309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 PLUM ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1927 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 221 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Book / Page | 013701 / 002166 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 56857 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3 E 4TH ST #300 CINCINNATI OH 452023745, 300, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3745 |
| Document Number | 0000056857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013701/002166 |
| Instrument | 56857 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 525 VINE ST # 14TH, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3121 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | Additional exemption filed | $693,025 (-) Land $684,250 Building $8,775 | $1,980,070 Land $1,955,000 Building $25,070 |
| 2024 | $4,125.00 Additional exemption filed | $693,025 (-) Land $684,250 Building $8,775 | |
| 2023 | $4,125.00 Additional exemption filed | $693,025 (+0.29%) Land $684,250 Building $8,775 | $1,980,070 Land $1,955,000 Building $25,070 |
| 2022 | $4,125.00 | $691,012 Land $684,250 Building $6,762 | |
| 2020 | $1,974,320 Land $1,955,000 Building $19,320 |
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 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 251 W 5th St 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: altafiber Network Solutions, Brightspeed, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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