Hamilton County property record for 2701 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,888 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $25,501 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0005-0066-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0005-0066-00 |
|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,494 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 187 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 2701 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2107 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Legal Description | 2701 OBSERVATORY 110.15 X77 PT LOT 1 H J & M E WESTON SUB PARS 66-67 |
| Legal Subdivision | M E WESTON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
2701 Observatory Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3536 EDWARDS RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1358 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000079495 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15289 / 1089 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2701 Observatory Ave was $25,501, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $25,501.00 (+0.67%) | $307,125 (+%) Land $169,151 Building $137,974 | |
| 2024 | $25,331.00 (+0.26%) | $307,124 (-) Land $169,151 Building $137,973 | |
| 2023 | $25,266.00 (+26.59%) | $307,124 (+39.78%) Land $169,151 Building $137,973 | $877,500 Land $483,290 Building $394,210 |
| 2022 | $19,959.00 | $219,727 Land $95,778 Building $123,949 | |
| 2020 | $627,790 Land $273,650 Building $354,140 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2701 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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.
The area around 2701 Observatory Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures