Hamilton County property record for 2836 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 5,982 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,906 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-0006-0041-00 |
| Primary APN | 040-0006-0041-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2836 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2352 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Legal Description | 2836-38 OBSERVATORY AVE 45 X 125 LOT 5 HENRY CORDES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY CORDES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
The current owner of 2836 Observatory Ave acquired it in May 2008.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 FOREST HILL DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1953 |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 157302 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2836 Observatory Ave was $11,906, up 0.7% from the year before.
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 | $11,906.00 (+0.68%) | $143,549 (+%) Land $43,305 Building $100,244 | |
| 2024 | $11,826.00 (+0.25%) | $143,548 (-) Land $43,305 Building $100,243 | |
| 2023 | $11,796.00 (+9.34%) | $143,548 (+20.66%) Land $43,305 Building $100,243 | $410,140 Land $123,730 Building $286,410 |
| 2022 | $10,788.00 | $118,973 Land $42,935 Building $76,038 | |
| 2020 | $339,920 Land $122,670 Building $217,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2836 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 2836 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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