3080 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 3080 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 6 ba · 4,690 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.437 acres (19,036 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$675,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill$22,361 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Transfer
Oct 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN039-0001-0176-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN039-0001-0176-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,690 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,467 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,502 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area721 sqft
Basement Area2,034 sqft
Finished Basement1,620 sqft
Fireplaces2 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area19,036 sqft (0.437 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 299 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area446 sqft
Patio Area896 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45208-2414
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description3080 OBSERVATORY AVE 95 X 200 NWC OBSERVATORY & DELTA
Legal SubdivisionNWC OBSERVATORY & DELTA
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract5100

Owner

3080 Observatory Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.

Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Oct 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KELLER MTG
Jul 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST NAT'L BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 6, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 11, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number15-119820
Deed Book / Page13037 / 00142
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateAug 24, 2021
Property Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414
Document Number0000102544
Book / Page14487 / 3202
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021-0102544
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414
Document Number0000115406
Instrument DateOct 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082414, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414

Mortgage

Document Number0000115406
DateNov 3, 2020
Book Page014288/000705
Instrument115406
Lender
NameKELLER MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDUBLIN, OH 43016
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 2, 2050

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Property Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414
Document Number0000073872
Instrument DateJul 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 3, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3080 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082414, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2414

Mortgage

Document Number0000073872
DateJul 28, 2020
Book Page014219/002039
Instrument73872
Lender
NameFIRST NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressMASON, OH 45040
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 27, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3080 Observatory Ave was $22,361, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025

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$22,361.00 (+3.12%)$411,821 (-) Land $149,636 Building $262,185
2024$21,684.00 (-2.2%)$411,821 (-) Land $149,636 Building $262,185
2023$22,172.00 (+20.27%)$411,821 (+33.95%) Land $149,636 Building $262,185$1,176,630 Land $427,530 Building $749,100
2022$18,435.00 Homeowner's exemption$307,434 Land $109,232 Building $198,202
2020$878,380 Land $312,090 Building $566,290

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

FEMA maps place 3080 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.

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 Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 3080 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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 663 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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