42 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 42 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,881 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill$261 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN216-0048-0052-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN216-0048-0052-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,400 sqft
1st Floor Area704 sqft
2nd Floor Area512 sqft
Attic Area184 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialFrame Siding
Lot Area5,881 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions213 ft deep x 51 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area280 sqft
PorchPorch
Porch Area96 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 FOREST AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45220-1359
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal Description42 FOREST AVE 50.91 X 213.29 IRR-PT LOT 25 A IRWINS SUB PARS 52-69
Legal SubdivisionA IRWINS SUB
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract6900

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3400 VINE ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1333
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0000002908
Deed Book / Page013079 / 001942
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$261.00 (+0.38%)$3,885 (-) Land $3,885
2024$260.00 (-0.38%)$3,885 (-) Land $3,885
2023$261.00 (-9.06%)$3,885 (+0.36%) Land $3,885$11,100 (+0.36%) Land $11,100
2022$287.00$3,871 Land $3,871
2020$11,060 Land $11,060

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
altafiber Network Solutions
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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