Hamilton County property record for 2786 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,842 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-0006-0133-00 |
| Primary APN | 040-0006-0133-00 |
|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Units | 20 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,842 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 735 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2786 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM12 |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY AVE 50 X 145 PT LOT 2 SACHS & JAMES |
| Legal Subdivision | SACHS & JAMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
2786 Observatory Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 547 GOLF LN, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-2114 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000084382 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2786 Observatory Ave was $14,734, 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 | $14,734.00 (+0.68%) | $177,667 (-) Land $85,050 Building $92,617 | $507,620 Land $243,000 Building $264,620 |
| 2024 | $14,635.00 (+0.25%) | $177,667 (-) Land $85,050 Building $92,617 | |
| 2023 | $14,598.00 (+16.24%) | $177,667 (+28.29%) Land $85,050 Building $92,617 | $507,620 Land $243,000 Building $264,620 |
| 2022 | $12,558.00 | $138,492 Land $77,151 Building $61,341 | |
| 2020 | $395,690 Land $220,430 Building $175,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2786 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 2786 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 |
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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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