Hamilton County property record for 2718 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 6,518 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $18,855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-0003-0046-00 |
| Primary APN | 041-0003-0046-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,518 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,003 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 3,001 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 408 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,023 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2718 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2108 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | OL |
| Legal Description | 2718 OBSERVATORY AV 50 X 150 N OBSERVATORY AVE 150FT W OF MICHIGAN |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
2718 Observatory Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2007.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6901 WOOSTER PIKE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-4426 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FORCHT BANK NA |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WATCH HILL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200741001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10500 / 1435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000122251 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2718 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000070974 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15268/92 |
| Instrument | 2024-0070974 |
| Name | FORCHT BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45226 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2718 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000110962 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0110962 |
| Name | WATCH HILL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45230 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 132 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2718 Observatory Ave was $18,855, up 0.7% from the year before.
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 | $18,855.00 (+0.68%) | $227,413 (-) Land $69,080 Building $158,333 | $649,750 Land $197,370 Building $452,380 |
| 2024 | $18,728.00 (+40.05%) | $227,413 (-) Land $69,080 Building $158,333 | |
| 2023 | $13,372.00 (-6.95%) | $227,413 (+3.05%) Land $69,080 Building $158,333 | $649,750 Land $197,370 Building $452,380 |
| 2022 | $14,371.00 | $220,675 Land $68,523 Building $152,152 | |
| 2020 | $630,500 Land $195,780 Building $434,720 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2718 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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.
The area around 2718 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 |
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