Hamilton County property record for 2816 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,290 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-0006-0120-00 |
| Primary APN | 040-0006-0120-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 667 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 172 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 590 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2816 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2816 OBSERVATORY AVE 50 X 121.58 IRR PT LOT 4 SACHS & JAMES |
| Legal Subdivision | SACHS & JAMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
2816 Observatory Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1989.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2816 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2816 Observatory Ave was $8,290.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $8,290.00 | $133,952 Land $82,334 Building $51,618 | |
| 2023 | $8,222.00 (+12.45%) | $133,952 (+24.76%) Land $82,334 Building $51,618 | $382,720 Land $235,240 Building $147,480 |
| 2022 | $7,312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,370 Land $60,130 Building $47,240 | |
| 2020 | $306,770 Land $171,800 Building $134,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2816 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 2816 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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