Hamilton County property record for 253 Ohio Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 783 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 671-0013-0096-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0013-0096-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,566 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 783 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 56.1 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 253 OHIO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OHIO AVE 56.06 X 120 WS OHIO AVE 280.30 FT W OF CLARK RD |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 23201 |
253 Ohio Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 OHIO AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-5637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202654201 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15700 / 2152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 OHIO AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000054201 |
| Book / Page | 15700 / 2152 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST AR TITLE, NORTHWEST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 253 OHIO AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-5637 |
| Document Number | 0000054202, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654202 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 9, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Ohio Ave was $760 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $760.00 (+1.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,553 (-) Land $9,100 Building $15,453 | $70,150 Land $26,000 Building $44,150 |
| 2024 | $748.00 (-6.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,553 (-) Land $9,100 Building $15,453 | |
| 2023 | $802.00 (+3.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,553 (+21.43%) Land $9,100 Building $15,453 | $70,150 Land $26,000 Building $44,150 |
| 2022 | $773.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,220 Land $7,319 Building $12,901 | |
| 2020 | $57,770 Land $20,910 Building $36,860 |
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 253 Ohio Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · other causes |
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.
The area around 253 Ohio 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 | 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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