Hamilton County property record for 3940 Elsmere Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,343 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 651-0039-0251-00 |
| Primary APN | 651-0039-0251-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 317 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3940 ELSMERE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45212-3822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3940 ELSMERE AVE 40 X 150PT LOTS 200-201 ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSMERE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 200-201 201 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 25600 |
The current owner of 3940 Elsmere Ave bought it in January 1998.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3940 ELSMERE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45212-3822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 831848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 65100 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3940 Elsmere Ave was $4,343, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Norwood City |
| Unified School District | Norwood City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,343.00 (+0.42%) | $83,951 (-) Land $26,117 Building $57,834 | |
| 2024 | $4,325.00 (-0.16%) | $83,951 (-) Land $26,117 Building $57,834 | |
| 2023 | $4,332.00 (+21.07%) | $83,951 (+44.15%) Land $26,117 Building $57,834 | $239,860 Land $74,620 Building $165,240 |
| 2022 | $3,578.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,237 Land $11,844 Building $46,393 | |
| 2020 | $166,390 Land $33,840 Building $132,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3940 Elsmere 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.
The area around 3940 Elsmere 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 |
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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 | NORWOOD CITY PWS serves 19,870 people · EPA ID OH3101703 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 841 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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