Hamilton County property record for 2856 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 4,872 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $14,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-0006-0101-00 |
| Primary APN | 039-0006-0101-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,308 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,436 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,579 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2856 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 2856 OBSERVATORY 50 X 150 PT LOT 2 HENRY MORTON SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY MORTON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
2856 Observatory Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2856 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200773145 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10554 / 581 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000046 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2856 Observatory Ave was $14,974, up 1.8% from the year before.
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 | $14,974.00 (+1.84%) | $240,447 (-) Land $90,475 Building $149,972 | $686,990 Land $258,500 Building $428,490 |
| 2024 | $14,704.00 (-1.34%) | $240,447 (-) Land $90,475 Building $149,972 | |
| 2023 | $14,904.00 (+5.18%) | $240,447 (+17.25%) Land $90,475 Building $149,972 | $686,990 Land $258,500 Building $428,490 |
| 2022 | $14,170.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,080 Land $66,077 Building $139,003 | |
| 2020 | $585,940 Land $188,790 Building $397,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2856 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 2856 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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