Hamilton County property record for 540 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,825 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,877 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,823 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 214-0005-0123-00 |
| Primary APN | 214-0005-0123-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 541 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,877 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 HOWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45220-1906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 540 HOWELL AVE 25 X 150 PT LOT 5 JAS BRYANT ET AL |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES BRYANT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
The current owner of 540 Howell Ave acquired it in August 2004.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 HOWELL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000184048 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Howell Ave was $5,823, down 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $5,823.00 (-1.85%) | $93,881 (-) Land $14,788 Building $79,093 | |
| 2024 | $5,933.00 (+2.75%) | $93,881 (-) Land $14,788 Building $79,093 | |
| 2023 | $5,774.00 (+11.88%) | $93,881 (+24.88%) Land $14,788 Building $79,093 | $268,230 Land $42,250 Building $225,980 |
| 2022 | $5,161.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,177 Land $13,230 Building $61,947 | |
| 2020 | $214,790 Land $37,800 Building $176,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Howell Ave 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 540 Howell Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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 590 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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