Hamilton County property record for 2843 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0003-0080-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0003-0080-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,835 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 829 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 859 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 775 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE 40 X 150 PT LOT 28-29 MONTEITH SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEITH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 28-29 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4900 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3240 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45225-1337 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION SVGS |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202025806 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14125 / 1752 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020154 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 0000020154 |
| Book / Page | 14880 / 1557 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0020154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3240 SPRING GROVE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45225-1337 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 0000112991 |
| Book / Page | 14505 / 1513 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0112991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| 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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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 0000025806 |
| Book / Page | 014125 / 001752 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | PROMINENT TITLE AGENCY LLC, PROMINENT TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082332, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 25807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014125/001754 |
| Instrument | 25807 |
| Name | UNION SVGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45249 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2035 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Book / Page | 014031 / 002671 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 93357 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2843 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082332, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 0000093357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014031/002671 |
| Instrument | 93357 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2020 |
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 | $9,778.00 (+0.13%) | $154,560 (-) Land $72,380 Building $82,180 | $441,600 (-) Land $206,800 Building $234,800 |
| 2024 | $9,765.00 (+2.09%) | $154,560 (-) Land $72,380 Building $82,180 | |
| 2023 | $9,565.00 (+7.32%) | $154,560 (+17.76%) Land $72,380 Building $82,180 | $441,600 (+17.76%) Land $206,800 Building $234,800 |
| 2022 | $8,913.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,251 Land $52,861 Building $78,390 | |
| 2020 | $375,000 Land $151,030 Building $223,970 |
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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