2700 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2700 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	9,621 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,102 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$212,500 (Apr 1996)
Tax Bill	$25,902 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`041-0003-0052-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`041-0003-0052-00`

Interior

Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Units	22 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	9,621 sqft
Basement Area	3,207 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Lot Area	8,102 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 196 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2700 OBSERVATORY AVE
City	CINCINNATI
State	OH
Zip	45208-2129
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	CNP
Legal Description	OBSERVATORY RD 55 X 150 IRR N E COR OBSERVATORY & EDWARDS RD
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Township / Civil Division	CINCINNATI
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	5000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	La Tosca Flats listed 1999 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 99000096

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	2700 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2129
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Limited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 8, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 8, 1996 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 8, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	199651193
Deed Book / Page	7019 / 135
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2026
Property Address	2700 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2129
Document Number	0000074701
Book / Page	15747 / 1658
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2026
Instrument	202674701
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Limited Liability Partnership
Address	2700 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2129

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Cincinnati City
Unified School District	Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$25,902.00 (+0.67%)	$311,935 (+%) Land $155,453 Building $156,482	$891,240 (-) Land $444,150 Building $447,090
2024	$25,729.00 (+0.26%)	$311,933 (-) Land $155,452 Building $156,481
2023	$25,663.00 (+23.18%)	$311,933 (+36%) Land $155,452 Building $156,481	$891,240 (+36%) Land $444,150 Building $447,090
2022	$20,834.00	$229,366 Land $80,721 Building $148,645
2020			$655,330 Land $230,630 Building $424,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Claims	5 (1978–1989)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1989 · river or lake flooding

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 686 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20