Hamilton County property record for 538 Empress Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 4,251 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,415 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,413 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-0001-0233-00 |
| Primary APN | 026-0001-0233-00 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 3,575 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,415 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 538 EMPRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45226-2031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ES EMPRESS AVE 0.0784 AC R2 T4 S25 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW SYNDICATE SUB |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 4703 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 EMPRESS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-2031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 16-0005764 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 538 EMPRESS AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000009816 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 538 EMPRESS AVE CINCINNATI OH 452262031, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000009816 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013598/000258 |
| Instrument | 9816 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 4, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $3,413.00 (+3.11%) | $308,896 (+%) Land $55,052 Building $253,844 | |
| 2024 | $3,310.00 (-2.19%) | $308,895 (-) Land $55,051 Building $253,844 | |
| 2023 | $3,384.00 (+118.04%) | $308,895 (+17.79%) Land $55,051 Building $253,844 | $882,560 (+17.79%) Land $157,290 Building $725,270 |
| 2022 | $1,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,235 Land $22,411 Building $239,824 | |
| 2020 | $749,240 Land $64,030 Building $685,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 464 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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