Hamilton County property record for 2888 W Tower Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 248-0001-0039-00 |
| Primary APN | 248-0001-0039-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2888 W TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45238-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST TOWER AVE 50.92 X 160.04 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM SP OSKAMP/EGLO REALTY |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10004 |
2888 W Tower Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2888 WEST TOWER AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000005908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14333 / 4075 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2888 W TOWER AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000005908 |
| Book / Page | 14333 / 4075 |
| Map Reference | MB 1611 PG 411 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-0005908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2888 W TOWER AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-2516 |
| Document Number | 0000005909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0005909 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2888 W Tower Ave was $2,489, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,489.00 (+3.11%) | $40,250 (-) Land $7,497 Building $32,753 | |
| 2024 | $2,414.00 (-2.19%) | $40,250 (-) Land $7,497 Building $32,753 | |
| 2023 | $2,468.00 (+74.42%) | $40,250 (+95.3%) Land $7,497 Building $32,753 | $115,000 Land $21,420 Building $93,580 |
| 2022 | $1,415.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,609 Land $6,087 Building $14,522 | |
| 2020 | $58,880 Land $17,390 Building $41,490 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2888 W Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2888 W Tower Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 412 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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