2753 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2753 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · Last verified February 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Bedrooms1 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Square Footage3,580 sqft Finished Area
Lot Size7,013 sqft (0.16 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$607,500 (2018)
Tax Bill$13,022.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN046-0003-0191-00

Interior

Bedrooms1 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Building Area3,580 sqft Finished Area
1st Floor1,790 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,790 sqft 2nd Floor
Attic Area200 sqft Attic
Basement Area1,790 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area7,013 sqft (0.16 acres)
Depth X Width145 ft x 54 ft Depth x Width
Porch1 Porch
Porch Area67 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45208-2231
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionOBSERVATORY AVE 54 X 145 IRR PTS LOTS 5-6-8 THOMASH MORTON SUB
Legal SubdivisionTHOMAS H MORTON SUB
Legal Lot Number5-6-8 6
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Minor Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3000
Census Tract4900

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records · APN 046-0003-0191-00

Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
Jul 24, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
EAGLE SAVINGS BANK
Mar 29, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 2017
Deed Doc Number0000003485
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231

Mortgage

Document Number0000032579
DateMar 15, 2021
Book Page14374/2697
Instrument2021-0032579
Lender
NameFIRST FINANCIAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45202
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJul 24, 2018
Property Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231
Document Number0000003485
Map ReferenceMB4 PG79
Instrument DateJul 13, 2018
Instrument18-0063485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,822.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231

Mortgage

Document Number0000003486
DateJul 24, 2018
Instrument18-0063486
Lender
NameEAGLE SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueAug 01, 2023

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateMar 29, 2017
Property Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231
Document Number0000027691
Book / Page013384 / 000673
Instrument DateMar 22, 2017
Instrument27691
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2753 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082231, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2231

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$13,022.00 (+0.67%)$156,989 (-) Land $52,381 Building $104,608
2024$12,935.00 (+0.26%)$156,989 (-) Land $52,381 Building $104,608
2023$12,902.00 (-33.06%)$156,989 (-26.17%) Land $52,381 Building $104,608$448,540 (-26.17%) Land $149,660 Building $298,880
2022$19,273.00$212,625 Land $51,933 Building $160,692
2020$607,500 Land $148,380 Building $459,120

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