Hamilton County property record for 253 Baxter Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,289 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 216-0045-0014-00 |
| Primary APN | 216-0045-0014-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 253 BAXTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45220-1354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 253 BAXTER AVE 50 X 150 FT LOT 40 AVONDALE SYND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | AVONDALE SYND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6900 |
253 Baxter Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2013.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of April 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10901 REED HARTMAN HWY, 316, BLUE ASH, OH 45242-2835 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201310245 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12220 / 1963 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Baxter Ave was $1,289, up 0.1% 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 | $1,289.00 (+0.08%) | $20,133 (+0.01%) Land $4,841 Building $15,292 | $57,520 Land $13,830 Building $43,690 |
| 2024 | $1,288.00 (-0.16%) | $20,131 (-) Land $4,840 Building $15,291 | |
| 2023 | $1,290.00 (+30.17%) | $20,131 (+45.1%) Land $4,840 Building $15,291 | $57,520 Land $13,830 Building $43,690 |
| 2022 | $991.00 | $13,874 Land $4,823 Building $9,051 | |
| 2020 | $39,640 Land $13,780 Building $25,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Baxter Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 253 Baxter 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 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 454 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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