Hamilton County property record for 3178 W Tower Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 248-0003-0020-00 |
| Primary APN | 248-0003-0020-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,313 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 887 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 426 sqft |
| Basement Area | 887 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3178 W TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45238-3412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST TOWER AVE 40 X 117 NS WEST TOWER 1030 FT W OF C L BOUDINOT AVE |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
The current owner of 3178 W Tower Ave bought it in January 2000.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3178 W TOWER AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-3412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 896298 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24800 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3178 W Tower Ave was $2,663, 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 | $2,663.00 (+3.14%) | $43,138 (-) Land $5,233 Building $37,905 | |
| 2024 | $2,582.00 (-2.2%) | $43,138 (-) Land $5,233 Building $37,905 | |
| 2023 | $2,640.00 (+53.04%) | $43,138 (+71.04%) Land $5,233 Building $37,905 | $123,250 Land $14,950 Building $108,300 |
| 2022 | $1,725.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,221 Land $4,249 Building $20,972 | |
| 2020 | $72,060 Land $12,140 Building $59,920 |
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 3178 W Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 3178 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 470 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 |
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