Hamilton County property record for 519 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,801 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0034-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0034-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 519 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 55.00 X 188.74 PT LOT 535 SPRINGDALE PARK 3RD SUB BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALE PARK 3RD SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 535 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
519 Observatory Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 1987.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 519 Observatory Dr was $1,801, 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 | $1,801.00 (+16.42%) | $35,910 (-) Land $8,085 Building $27,825 | |
| 2024 | $1,547.00 (-0.26%) | $35,910 (-) Land $8,085 Building $27,825 | |
| 2023 | $1,551.00 (+0.32%) | $35,910 (+23.33%) Land $8,085 Building $27,825 | $102,600 Land $23,100 Building $79,500 |
| 2022 | $1,546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,117 Land $7,249 Building $21,868 | |
| 2020 | $83,190 Land $20,710 Building $62,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 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 519 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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