Hamilton County property record for 5205 Ward St, Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,357 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 035-0003-0011-00 |
| Primary APN | 035-0003-0011-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,324 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5205 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45227-1895 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF4 |
| Legal Description | 5205 WARD ST 50 X 148.50 PTS LOTS 3-4 OLIVER JONESSUB BLK 2 SQ 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVER JONESSUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 5500 |
5205 Ward St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2008.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4527 READING RD, E, CINCINNATI, OH 45229-1200 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008166679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11031 / 1239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000316675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Ward St was $2,357, down 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,357.00 (-4.65%) | $37,009 (-) Land $16,408 Building $20,601 | $105,740 Land $46,880 Building $58,860 |
| 2024 | $2,472.00 (+4.83%) | $37,009 (-) Land $16,408 Building $20,601 | |
| 2023 | $2,358.00 (+70.01%) | $37,009 (+89.94%) Land $16,408 Building $20,601 | $105,740 Land $46,880 Building $58,860 |
| 2022 | $1,387.00 | $19,485 Land $8,089 Building $11,396 | |
| 2020 | $55,670 Land $23,110 Building $32,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5205 Ward St 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.
Wildfire risk around 5205 Ward St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 620 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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