Hamilton County property record for 2850 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,389 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale May 2020 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-0006-0102-00 |
| Primary APN | 039-0006-0102-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,389 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,783 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 601 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 2850-52 OBSERVATORY RD 50 X 150 PT LOT 2 HENRY MORTON EST |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY MORTON EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9731, CINCINNATI, OH 45209-0731 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST NAT'L BK |
| Apr 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202047105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14171 / 2839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000064169 |
| Book / Page | 14698 / 1297 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0064169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9731, DALLAS, TX 75209 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000047105 |
| Book / Page | 014171 / 002839 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082333, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2333 |
| Document Number | 47106 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014171/002841 |
| Instrument | 47106 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MASON, OH 45040 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000038813 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2850 OBSERVATORY AVE #52 CINCINNATI OH 452082333, 52, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2333 |
| Document Number | 0000038813 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013663/000841 |
| Instrument | 38813 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 7, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $24,083.00 (+31.09%) | $290,500 (-) Land $90,475 Building $200,025 | $830,000 (-) Land $258,500 Building $571,500 |
| 2024 | $18,371.00 (-0.18%) | $290,500 (-) Land $90,475 Building $200,025 | |
| 2023 | $18,404.00 (+27.78%) | $290,500 (+50.91%) Land $90,475 Building $200,025 | $830,000 (+50.91%) Land $258,500 Building $571,500 |
| 2022 | $14,403.00 | $192,501 Land $66,077 Building $126,424 | |
| 2020 | $550,000 Land $188,790 Building $361,210 |
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 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.
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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