Hamilton County property record for 2839 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $333,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,864 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0003-0049-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0003-0049-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 785 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 785 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 195 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 194 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2839 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2839 OBSERVATORY AVE 45 X 150 PT LOT 27 MONTEITH SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEITH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2839 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 03-580718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9484 / 01097 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2839 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000114857 |
| Book / Page | 14817 / 1848 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0114857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
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 | $10,864.00 (+3.07%) | $175,749 (+%) Land $81,427 Building $94,322 | |
| 2024 | $10,540.00 (-2.17%) | $175,748 (-) Land $81,427 Building $94,321 | |
| 2023 | $10,774.00 (+3.41%) | $175,748 (+15.27%) Land $81,427 Building $94,321 | $502,140 (+15.27%) Land $232,650 Building $269,490 |
| 2022 | $10,419.00 Homeowner's exemption | $152,471 Land $59,472 Building $92,999 | |
| 2020 | $435,630 Land $169,920 Building $265,710 |
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.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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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