251 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 251 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Property Summary

Property TypeCity, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
Lot Size0.512 acres (22,303 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,900,000 (Jul 2000)
Tax Bill$4,125 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Apr 2026 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN145-0001-0316-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN145-0001-0316-00

Exterior

Lot Area22,303 sqft (0.512 acres)
Lot Width432 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 W 5TH ST
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45202
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt)
Local Zoning CodeDD
Legal DescriptionSS FIFTH ST 0.528 AC R1-T4-S18 LOT 342 PT LOT 341 ISRAEL LUDLOW JOEL
Legal SubdivisionISRAEL LUDLOW
Legal Lot Number342
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract26500

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address221 E 4TH ST, 200, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-0037
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 17, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 30, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 2, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 31, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2000116533
Deed Book / Page8332 / 2185
Last Transfer DateMar 4, 2026
Transfer Doc0000023309
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateApr 17, 2026
Property Address251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Document Number0000029221
Book / Page15647 / 1748
Instrument DateApr 16, 2026
Instrument202629221
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address801 PLUM ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1927
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateApr 17, 2026
Property Address251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Document Number0000029222
Book / Page15647 / 1751
Instrument DateApr 16, 2026
Instrument202629222
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateMar 30, 2026
Property Address251 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Document Number0000023309
Book / Page15633 / 801
Map ReferenceMB E2 PG 66&67
Instrument DateMar 6, 2026
Instrument2026-0023309
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address801 PLUM ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1927

July 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJul 2, 2018
Property Address221 W 5TH ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Book / Page013701 / 002166
Instrument DateJun 1, 2018
Instrument56857
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3 E 4TH ST #300 CINCINNATI OH 452023745, 300, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3745

Mortgage

Document Number0000056857
DateJul 2, 2018
Book Page013701/002166
Instrument56857
Lender
NameHUNTINGTON NAT'L BK
TypeBank
Address525 VINE ST # 14TH, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-3121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025Additional 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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