Hamilton County property record for 5408 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,500 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,970 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-0002-0012-00 |
| Primary APN | 034-0002-0012-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Width | 40 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5408 WHETSEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45227-1730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5408 WHETSEL AVE 40 FT IRR LOT 11 NORTH SIDE PL SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SIDE PLACE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 24200 |
The current owner of 5408 Whetsel Ave bought it in February 2000.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5408 WHETSEL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 899252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 03400 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5408 Whetsel Ave was $2,970, up 3.1% 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 | $2,970.00 (+3.09%) | $48,111 (-) Land $13,293 Building $34,818 | |
| 2024 | $2,881.00 (-2.17%) | $48,111 (-) Land $13,293 Building $34,818 | |
| 2023 | $2,945.00 (+55.33%) | $48,111 (+73.62%) Land $13,293 Building $34,818 | $137,460 Land $37,980 Building $99,480 |
| 2022 | $1,896.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,710 Land $6,549 Building $21,161 | |
| 2020 | $79,170 Land $18,710 Building $60,460 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5408 Whetsel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 5408 Whetsel 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 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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