Hamilton County property record for 5400 Ward St, Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,864 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-0002-0062-00 |
| Primary APN | 034-0002-0062-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,225 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 146 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 170 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5400 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45227-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF4 |
| Legal Description | 5400 WARD AVE 40 X 106.66 LOT 36 NORTH SIDE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHSIDE PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5500 |
5400 Ward St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 1994.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5400 WARD ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 1994142276 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6544 / 960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5400 Ward St was $3,864, up 22.7% 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 | $3,864.00 (+22.74%) | $46,676 (-) Land $11,977 Building $34,699 | $133,360 Land $34,220 Building $99,140 |
| 2024 | $3,148.00 (+4.9%) | $46,676 (-) Land $11,977 Building $34,699 | |
| 2023 | $3,001.00 (+35.67%) | $46,676 (+51.59%) Land $11,977 Building $34,699 | $133,360 Land $34,220 Building $99,140 |
| 2022 | $2,212.00 | $30,790 Land $5,901 Building $24,889 | |
| 2020 | $87,970 Land $16,860 Building $71,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5400 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 5400 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 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 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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