Hamilton County property record for 2608 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $9,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-0004-0094-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-0004-0094-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 118 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Masonry |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE 45 X150 PT LOT 228 HYDE PARK E OF MOONEY AVE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MOONEY AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 228 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201039864 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11403 / 1226 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000078657 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000078657 |
| Book / Page | 15756 / 1915 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | 360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES, 360 AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000078658, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202678658 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000091776 |
| Book / Page | 15319 / 342 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0091776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2608 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2008 |
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 | $9,586.00 (-0.42%) | $161,193 (-) Land $81,428 Building $79,765 | $460,550 (-) Land $232,650 Building $227,900 |
| 2024 | $9,626.00 (-2.17%) | $161,193 (-) Land $81,428 Building $79,765 | |
| 2023 | $9,840.00 (+8.36%) | $161,193 (+20.78%) Land $81,428 Building $79,765 | $460,550 (+20.78%) Land $232,650 Building $227,900 |
| 2022 | $9,081.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,462 Land $59,472 Building $73,990 | |
| 2020 | $381,320 Land $169,920 Building $211,400 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1997–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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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