Hamilton County property record for 512 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,504 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0044-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0044-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 889 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 512 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 544 SPRINGDALE PARK 3RD BLK H |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 544 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
The current owner of 512 Observatory Dr bought it in August 2003.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 03-466434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9373 / 04431 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Observatory Dr was $3,504, up 16.4% 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 | $3,504.00 (+16.37%) | $69,878 (-) Land $10,658 Building $59,220 | |
| 2024 | $3,011.00 (-0.23%) | $69,878 (-) Land $10,658 Building $59,220 | |
| 2023 | $3,018.00 (+21.2%) | $69,878 (+49.03%) Land $10,658 Building $59,220 | $199,650 Land $30,450 Building $169,200 |
| 2022 | $2,490.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,890 Land $9,555 Building $37,335 | |
| 2020 | $133,970 Land $27,300 Building $106,670 |
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 512 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 512 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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