536 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 536 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.249 acres (10,846 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$129,000 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill	$3,535 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`599-0060-0050-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`599-0060-0050-00`
Alternative APN	`0084457`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,608 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,786 sqft
1st Floor Area	982 sqft
Upper Floors Area	626 sqft
Basement Area	926 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,846 sqft (0.249 acres)
Lot Dimensions	156 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	252 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	204 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	536 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 550 SPRINGDALE PK 3RDBL H
Legal Subdivision	PARK SPRINGDALE
Legal Block	H
Legal Lot Number	550
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Township / Civil Division	SPRINGDALE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	21501

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	536 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2918
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 21, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201294937
Deed Book / Page	12077 / 2333
Last Transfer Date	Apr 20, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000030771
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HAMILTON OH
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2026
Property Address	536 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2918
Document Number	0000030771
Book / Page	15651 / 1864
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2026
Instrument	202630771
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	536 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2918

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Hamilton County
Municipality	Springdale City
Unified School District	Princeton City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,535.00 (+16.36%)	$70,498 (+%) Land $10,658 Building $59,840	$201,420 (-) Land $30,450 Building $170,970
2024	$3,038.00 (-0.23%)	$70,496 (-) Land $10,657 Building $59,839
2023	$3,045.00 (+19.41%)	$70,496 (+46.81%) Land $10,657 Building $59,839	$201,420 (+46.81%) Land $30,450 Building $170,970
2022	$2,550.00 Homeowner's exemption	$48,020 Land $9,555 Building $38,465
2020			$137,200 Land $27,300 Building $109,900

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.

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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