Hamilton County property record for 2741 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $453,500 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0005-0002-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0005-0002-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,082 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,983 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 901 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 809 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 901 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMX |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY AVE 50 X 150 IRRPT LOT 64 H J & M E WESTON SUB PARS 2-3 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WESBANCO BK |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM PROMINENT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202024291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14122 / 1805 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000562 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000024291 |
| Book / Page | 014122 / 001805 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,814.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082231, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231 |
| Document Number | 24292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014122/001808 |
| Instrument | 24292 |
| Name | WESBANCO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHEELING, WV 26003 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 10, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000103206 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0103206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROMINENT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,248.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2741 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231 |
| Document Number | , 17-0103207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0103207 |
| Type | Bank |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9% |
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 | $8,581.00 (+3.14%) | $203,672 (-) Land $90,475 Building $113,197 | $581,920 (-) Land $258,500 Building $323,420 |
| 2024 | $8,320.00 (-2.21%) | $203,672 (-) Land $90,475 Building $113,197 | |
| 2023 | $8,508.00 (+17.79%) | $203,672 (+28.32%) Land $90,475 Building $113,197 | $581,920 (+28.32%) Land $258,500 Building $323,420 |
| 2022 | $7,223.00 Homeowner's exemption | $158,726 Land $66,077 Building $92,649 | |
| 2020 | $453,500 Land $188,790 Building $264,710 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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