Hamilton County property record for 2555 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,761 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.659 acres (28,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $839,700 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $29,567 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0008-0001-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0008-0001-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,761 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,394 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,367 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 453 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,245 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 28,706 sqft (0.659 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 953 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2555 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF10 |
| Legal Description | 2559 OBSERVATORY AVE 96 X300 PT LOT 7 B NILES SUB PARS 1-2 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | NILES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2555 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005161071 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10046 / 673 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000248 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $29,567.00 (+3.07%) | $480,452 (-) Land $206,892 Building $273,560 | $1,372,720 (-) Land $591,120 Building $781,600 |
| 2024 | $28,687.00 (-2.17%) | $480,452 (-) Land $206,892 Building $273,560 | |
| 2023 | $29,322.00 (+9.48%) | $480,452 (+22.02%) Land $206,892 Building $273,560 | $1,372,720 (+22.02%) Land $591,120 Building $781,600 |
| 2022 | $26,784.00 Homeowner's exemption | $393,750 Land $151,200 Building $242,550 | |
| 2020 | $1,125,000 Land $432,000 Building $693,000 |
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 · 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 Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1989–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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