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2532 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2532 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,099 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.264 acres (11,543 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$900,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$18,275 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Aug 2022 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN041-0006-0090-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN041-0006-0090-00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,099 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,275 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,233 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area591 sqft
Basement Area1,275 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area11,543 sqft (0.264 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 225 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area345 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area230 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45208-2034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2532 OBSERVATORY RD 75 X 150 LOT 86 PT 87 HYDE PARK SUB PARS 90-91 CONS
Legal SubdivisionHYDE PARK SUB
Legal Lot Number86
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract5000

Owner

2532 Observatory Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2023Deed, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Aug 29, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 19, 2012
Deed Document Number0000045138
Deed Book / Page14948 / 593
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJun 30, 2023
Property Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034
Document Number0000045138
Book / Page14948 / 593
Map ReferenceMB 11 PG 53
Instrument DateJun 23, 2023
Instrument2023-0045138
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$900.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2532 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034

Mortgage

Document Number0000083424
DateAug 29, 2022
Book Page14740/3760
Instrument2022-0083424
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term478 Months
DueJun 25, 2062
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2532 Observatory Ave was $18,275, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025

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
2025$18,275.00 (+3.1%)$296,191 (-) Land $113,092 Building $183,099
2024$17,726.00 (-2.19%)$296,191 (-) Land $113,092 Building $183,099
2023$18,122.00 (+8.9%)$296,191 (+21.44%) Land $113,092 Building $183,099$846,260 Land $323,120 Building $523,140
2022$16,641.00 Homeowner's exemption$243,905 Land $82,569 Building $161,336
2020$696,870 Land $235,910 Building $460,960

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 2532 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2532 Observatory 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
altafiber Network Solutions
Fiber		3,000 / 3,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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