Hamilton County property record for 2796 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 ba · 6,136 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,845 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,956 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-0006-0125-00 |
| Primary APN | 040-0006-0125-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 18 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,068 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 9,845 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Street Address | 2796 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM12 |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY AVE 60.92 X 125 IRR PT LOT A M E FOX SUB PARS 125-131 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
2796 Observatory Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since November 1996.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1298 CRYER AVE, 2, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2848 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039130 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2796 Observatory Ave was $13,956, 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 | $13,956.00 (+0.67%) | $168,238 (-) Land $68,040 Building $100,198 | $480,680 Land $194,400 Building $286,280 |
| 2024 | $13,863.00 (+0.26%) | $168,238 (-) Land $68,040 Building $100,198 | |
| 2023 | $13,827.00 (+24.57%) | $168,238 (+37.51%) Land $68,040 Building $100,198 | $480,680 Land $194,400 Building $286,280 |
| 2022 | $11,100.00 | $122,346 Land $61,719 Building $60,627 | |
| 2020 | $349,560 Land $176,340 Building $173,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2796 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.
Wildfire risk around 2796 Observatory Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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