Hamilton County property record for 2847 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-0003-0051-00 |
| Primary APN | 046-0003-0051-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2847 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2847 OBSERVATORY AVE 35 X 150 PT LOT 29-30 MONTIETH SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTIETH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 29-30 30 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| 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 | 2847 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 814358 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0000007386 / 0000001657 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2847 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2332 |
| Document Number | 0000060214 |
| Book / Page | 14987 / 985 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0060214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $7,425.00 (+3%) | $120,526 (+%) Land $63,332 Building $57,194 | |
| 2024 | $7,209.00 (-2.13%) | $120,525 (-) Land $63,332 Building $57,193 | |
| 2023 | $7,366.00 (+8.29%) | $120,525 (+20.71%) Land $63,332 Building $57,193 | $344,360 (+20.71%) Land $180,950 Building $163,410 |
| 2022 | $6,802.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,848 Land $46,256 Building $53,592 | |
| 2020 | $285,280 Land $132,160 Building $153,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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