Hamilton County property record for 508 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,680 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0043-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0043-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 508 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 70 X 156- LOT 543 SPRINGDALE PK 3RDBLK H |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 543 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
508 Observatory Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 04-166625 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Observatory Dr was $2,680, up 16.3% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Springdale City |
| Unified School District | Princeton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,680.00 (+16.27%) | $53,403 (+%) Land $10,657 Building $42,746 | |
| 2024 | $2,305.00 (-0.17%) | $53,402 (-) Land $10,657 Building $42,745 | |
| 2023 | $2,309.00 (+18.96%) | $53,402 (+46.2%) Land $10,657 Building $42,745 | $152,580 Land $30,450 Building $122,130 |
| 2022 | $1,941.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,526 Land $9,555 Building $26,971 | |
| 2020 | $104,360 Land $27,300 Building $77,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Observatory Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 508 Observatory Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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.
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 404 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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