Hamilton County property record for 3980 Ruth Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 842 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,800 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,999 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 551-0001-0352-00 |
| Primary APN | 551-0001-0352-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,490 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 842 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 806 sqft |
| Basement Area | 842 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 3980 RUTH LN |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45211-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUTH LN 28 X 124.32 IRR LOT 14 PHILIP RUEBELS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | PHILIP RUEBELS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CHEVIOT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20901 |
3980 Ruth Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2002.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3980 RUTH LN, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002248837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9113 / 500 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3980 Ruth Ln was $2,999, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cheviot City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,999.00 (+2.92%) | $48,150 (-) Land $8,190 Building $39,960 | $137,570 Land $23,400 Building $114,170 |
| 2024 | $2,914.00 (-2.05%) | $48,150 (-) Land $8,190 Building $39,960 | |
| 2023 | $2,975.00 (+10.8%) | $48,150 (+28%) Land $8,190 Building $39,960 | $137,570 Land $23,400 Building $114,170 |
| 2022 | $2,685.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,618 Land $7,910 Building $29,708 | |
| 2020 | $107,480 Land $22,600 Building $84,880 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3980 Ruth Ln 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 3980 Ruth Ln 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 |
|---|
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 711 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 |
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