3258 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 3258 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,002 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.285 acres (12,458 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$13,575 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`039-0001-0094-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`039-0001-0094-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,002 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,563 sqft
2nd Floor Area	972 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	467 sqft
Basement Area	972 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	12,458 sqft (0.285 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 99 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	410 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3258 OBSERVATORY AVE
City	CINCINNATI
State	OH
Zip	45208-2534
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	99X138.13IR NS OBSERVATRYAV 115.12FT W OF WELLSTONPL LT21 PT22 FRED W COOK SUB PRS 94-95-122CON
Legal Subdivision	FRED W COOK SUB
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Township / Civil Division	CINCINNATI
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	5100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3258 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2021
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2021
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	11-077328
Deed Book / Page	11768 / 01708
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2021
Property Address	3258 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534
Document Number	0000076134
Book / Page	14443 / 4727
Map Reference	MB 91 PG 1
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-0076134
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3258 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2534

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Cincinnati City
Unified School District	Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$13,575.00 (+3.11%) Homeowner's exemption	$230,654 (-) Land $117,800 Building $112,854
2024	$13,166.00 (-2.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$230,654 (-) Land $117,800 Building $112,854
2023	$13,515.00 (+8.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$230,654 (+20.76%) Land $117,800 Building $112,854	$659,010 (+20.76%) Land $336,570 Building $322,440
2022	$12,400.00 Homeowner's exemption	$190,995 Land $85,995 Building $105,000
2020			$545,700 Land $245,700 Building $300,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 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	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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