Hamilton County property record for 3246 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,327 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-0001-0129-00 |
| Primary APN | 039-0001-0129-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,327 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,321 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 533 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,394 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 994 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,153 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 228 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 441 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF6 |
| Legal Description | 3246 OBSERVAOTRY AVE 52.02 X 165.67 IRR NEC OBSERVATORY-ST |
| Legal Subdivision | KILGOUR PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
Source: Hamilton County records · APN 039-0001-0129-00
Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 06, 2026 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202634843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15660 / 2504 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000118292 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534 |
| Document Number | 0000034843 |
| Book / Page | 15660 / 2504 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $186,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Remainderman |
| Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534 |
| Document Number | 0000118292 |
| Book / Page | 013574 / 002208 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 118292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 3246 OBSERVATORY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452082534, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534 |
Source: Hamilton County records · Assessment roll updated January 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,027.00 (+3.12%) | $194,545 (+%) Land $103,548 Building $90,997 | $555,840 (-) Land $295,850 Building $259,990 |
| 2024 | $11,663.00 (-2.2%) | $194,543 (-) Land $103,547 Building $90,996 | |
| 2023 | $11,925.00 (+8.43%) | $194,543 (+20.93%) Land $103,547 Building $90,996 | $555,840 (+20.93%) Land $295,850 Building $259,990 |
| 2022 | $10,998.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,867 Land $75,614 Building $85,253 | |
| 2020 | $459,620 Land $216,040 Building $243,580 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 22, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bell Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 663 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 800,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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