Hamilton County property record for 257 Brookforest Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (8,015 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,105 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage Jan 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 540-0081-0129-00 |
| Primary APN | 540-0081-0129-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 8,015 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45238-5607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROOKFOREST DR 96.58X 160.14 IR LOT 96 HIGHLANDPARK HTS BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DELHI |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 21304 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Jan 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1986 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002522 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0052522 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13825/01882 |
| Instrument | 2019-0000338 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5607 |
| Document Number | 0000009399 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 BROOKFOREST DR CINCINNATI OH 452385607, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5607 |
| Document Number | 0000009399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014092/001333 |
| Instrument | 9399 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2030 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| County Subdivision | Delhi Township |
| Unified School District | Oak Hills Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,105.00 (+2.32%) | $68,926 (-) Land $10,304 Building $58,622 | |
| 2024 | $4,012.00 (-0.17%) | $68,926 (-) Land $10,304 Building $58,622 | |
| 2023 | $4,019.00 (+42.22%) | $68,926 (+60.2%) Land $10,304 Building $58,622 | $196,930 (+60.2%) Land $29,440 Building $167,490 |
| 2022 | $2,826.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,026 Land $9,538 Building $33,488 | |
| 2020 | $122,930 Land $27,250 Building $95,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
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 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 355 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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