Hamilton County property record for 2552 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,905 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,339 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $20,714 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-0006-0084-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-0006-0084-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,905 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,309 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,940 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 617 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 18,339 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 275 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 329 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2552 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF10 |
| Legal Description | 2552 OBSERVATORY RD 125 X150 LOTS 90-91 PT 89 HYDEPARK SUB PARS 84-85-86 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYDEPARK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 90-91 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2552 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 2002109379 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8928 / 2272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000109379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $20,714.00 (-1.87%) | $335,528 (-) Land $158,333 Building $177,195 | $958,650 (-) Land $452,380 Building $506,270 |
| 2024 | $21,108.00 (+2.75%) | $335,528 (-) Land $158,333 Building $177,195 | |
| 2023 | $20,543.00 (+3.39%) | $335,528 (+15.25%) Land $158,333 Building $177,195 | $958,650 (+15.25%) Land $452,380 Building $506,270 |
| 2022 | $19,870.00 Homeowner's exemption | $291,127 Land $115,560 Building $175,567 | |
| 2020 | $831,790 Land $330,170 Building $501,620 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 352 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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