Hamilton County property record for 539 Jefferson Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,344 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 671-0006-0138-00 |
| Primary APN | 671-0006-0138-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,706 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-4747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | 539 JEFFERSON AV 80 X 76 PT LOT 345 OLIVER 2ND SUBPARS 138-139 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVER 2ND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 345 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 23201 |
539 Jefferson Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-4747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| May 17, 2021 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202258271 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14687 / 791 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-4747 |
| Document Number | 0000058271 |
| Book / Page | 14687 / 791 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 256&257 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0058271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | 360 AMERICAN TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-4747 |
| Document Number | 0000058272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0058272 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-4747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 VIENNA WOODS DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-6002 |
| Document Number | 0000027790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14625/413 |
| Instrument | 2022-0027790 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 539 JEFFERSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45215-4747 |
| Document Number | 0000060723 |
| Book / Page | 14419 / 946 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 256&257 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0060723 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $198.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 VIENNA WOODS DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45211-6002 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Jefferson Ave was $4,691, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading Community City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,691.00 (+1.23%) | $87,500 (-) Land $9,464 Building $78,036 | $250,000 Land $27,040 Building $222,960 |
| 2024 | $4,634.00 (-0.69%) | $87,500 (-) Land $9,464 Building $78,036 | |
| 2023 | $4,666.00 (+64.18%) | $87,500 (+111.58%) Land $9,464 Building $78,036 | $250,000 Land $27,040 Building $222,960 |
| 2022 | $2,842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,356 Land $7,609 Building $33,747 | |
| 2020 | $118,160 Land $21,740 Building $96,420 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 539 Jefferson Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 539 Jefferson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | READING CITY PWS serves 9,506 people · EPA ID OH3101812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| altafiber Network Solutions Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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