Hamilton County property record for 3459 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,409 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-0006-0001-00 |
| Primary APN | 038-0006-0001-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,409 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,445 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 3459 OBSERVATORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45208-2552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY AVE 85.63 X 122.21 IR LT 1 & PT 2 OBSERVATORY HGTS SUB PRS 1- 126 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | OBSERVATORY HGTS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
3459 Observatory Ave is held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3459 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2552 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013130775 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12419 / 150 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108021 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3459 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2552 |
| Document Number | 0000108021 |
| Book / Page | 14799 / 1809 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0108021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3459 OBSERVATORY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-2552 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3459 Observatory Ave was $14,981, up 46.7% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $14,981.00 (+46.66%) | $242,494 (-) Land $91,119 Building $151,375 | $692,840 Land $260,340 Building $432,500 |
| 2024 | $10,215.00 (-2.2%) | $242,494 (-) Land $91,119 Building $151,375 | |
| 2023 | $10,445.00 (+3.93%) | $242,494 (+16.81%) Land $91,119 Building $151,375 | $692,840 Land $260,340 Building $432,500 |
| 2022 | $10,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,599 Land $80,416 Building $127,183 | |
| 2020 | $593,140 Land $229,760 Building $363,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3459 Observatory Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3459 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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