Hamilton County property record for 3203 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,348 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,237 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-0002-0027-00 |
| Primary APN | 043-0002-0027-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,348 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,237 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 205 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE 85 X 119.55 PT LOT 18 KILGOURS 1ST |
| Legal Subdivision | KILGOUR |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 21, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000067380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15257 / 1468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000081983 |
| Book / Page | 14452 / 3216 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0081983 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28081 WATKINS GLEN CT, 28081, WILDER, ID 83676-5516 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8216 PRICETON GLENDALE RD #217 # 217, 217, WEST CHESTER, OH 45069-1675 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000063819 |
| Book / Page | 14423 / 2976 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0063819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3203 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2501 |
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 | $14,594.00 (-2.74%) | $306,471 (-) Land $108,707 Building $197,764 | |
| 2024 | $15,005.00 (-4.88%) | $306,471 (+23.48%) Land $108,707 Building $197,764 | |
| 2023 | $15,774.00 (+41.53%) | $248,191 (+13.63%) Land $108,706 Building $139,485 | $875,630 (+40.31%) Land $310,590 Building $565,040 |
| 2022 | $11,145.00 | $218,418 Land $79,363 Building $139,055 | |
| 2020 | $624,050 Land $226,750 Building $397,300 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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 663 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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