2907 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 2907 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 3,800 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,013 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$710,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$10,025 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Line of Credit
Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN046-0002-0066-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN046-0002-0066-00

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,800 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,274 sqft
1st Floor Area1,474 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,636 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area690 sqft
Basement Area1,474 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area7,013 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 190 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area162 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address2907 OBSERVATORY AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45208-2309
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeSF6
Legal Description2907-09 OBSERVATORY RD 50 X 140 SWC OBSERVATORY & PAXTON
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract4900

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records, as of April 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2160 SUPERIOR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-2102
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRemainderman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 9, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FORCHT BANK NA
Jan 9, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 19, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FORCHT BANK NA
Mar 19, 2024Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FORCHT BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20262046
Deed Book / Page15579 / 525
Prior Transfer DateNov 29, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000173384
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address2907 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000034052
DateMay 9, 2025
Book Page15413/28
Instrument2025-0034052
Lender
NameFORCHT BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45226
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMay 8, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJan 9, 2026
Property Address2907 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2309
Document Number0000002046
Book / Page15579 / 525
Instrument DateJan 9, 2026
Instrument2026-0002046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$710.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2160 SUPERIOR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-2102

Mortgage

Document Number0000002047
DateJan 9, 2026
Instrument2026-0002047
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address2907 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2309
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address395 OREGON ST 2, 2, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1699

Mortgage

Document Number0000017643
DateMar 19, 2024
Book Page15126/752
Instrument2024-0017643
Lender
NameFORCHT BANK NA
TypeBank
Address3549 COLUMBIA PKWY, CINCINNATI, OH 45226
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMar 8, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2024: Fiduciary Deed, Transfer

Document TypeFiduciary Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateMar 19, 2024
Property Address2907 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2309
Document Number0000017588
Book / Page15126 / 359
Instrument DateMar 8, 2024
Instrument2024-0017588
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address395 OREGON ST APT 2, 2, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1699

Mortgage

Document Number0000017643
DateMar 19, 2024
Instrument2024-0017643
Lender
NameFORCHT BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMar 8, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,025.00 (+0.14%)$157,501 (+%) Land $87,763 Building $69,738$450,000 (-) Land $250,750 Building $199,250
2024$10,011.00 (-27.87%)$157,500 (-27.87%) Land $87,762 Building $69,738
2023$13,880.00 (+5.34%)$218,350 (+17.12%) Land $87,762 Building $130,588$450,000 (-15.52%) Land $250,750 Building $199,250
2022$13,176.00$186,439 Land $64,096 Building $122,343
2020$532,680 Land $183,130 Building $349,550

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 7
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides, Feb 2018 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 686 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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