Hamilton County property record for 2561 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 8 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
| Square Footage | 5,809 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 33,454 sqft (0.768 acres) |
| Garage | 525 sqft |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $33,183.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 046-0008-0003-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 4 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 32 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,809 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,933 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,414 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 569 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,034 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 3,124 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Lot Area | 33,454 sqft (0.768 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 300 ft x 110 ft Depth x Width |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft Garage |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 532 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Oil Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2009 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2565 OBSERVATORY AV 110X300 PT LOT 7 B NILES EST SUB PRS 3-107 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | NILES EST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Minor Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
Source: Hamilton County records · APN 046-0008-0003-00
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WESBANCO BANK INC |
| May 02, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Mar 02, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 02, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202020880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14115 / 2481 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000627 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Title Company | WESBANCO TITLE AGENCY LLC, WESBANCO TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000087068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15060/895 |
| Instrument | 2023-0087068 |
| Name | WESBANCO BANK INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45242 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 08, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009046 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 02, 2017 |
| Book Page | 13408/02558 |
| Instrument | 17-0039046 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 07, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000093917 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082009, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000093917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014253/002943 |
| Instrument | 93917 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000072394 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082009, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000072394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014217/002161 |
| Instrument | 72394 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000034272 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082009, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000034272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014145/002025 |
| Instrument | 34272 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000020880 |
| Book / Page | 014115 / 002481 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 2561 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082009, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2009 |
Source: Hamilton County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,183.00 (+6.2%) | $523,922 (-) Land $214,907 Building $309,015 | $1,496,920 (-) Land $614,020 Building $882,900 |
| 2024 | $31,245.00 (-2.21%) | $523,922 (-) Land $214,907 Building $309,015 | |
| 2023 | $31,952.00 (+73.13%) | $523,922 (+93.15%) Land $214,907 Building $309,015 | $1,496,920 (+93.15%) Land $614,020 Building $882,900 |
| 2022 | $18,456.00 Homeowner's exemption | $271,250 Land $157,052 Building $114,198 | |
| 2020 | $775,000 Land $448,720 Building $326,280 |
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