55 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Property Records

Hamilton County property record for 55 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,356 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$20,670 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$1,816 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN216-0047-0037-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN216-0047-0037-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,376 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,064 sqft
1st Floor Area688 sqft
2nd Floor Area688 sqft
Basement Area688 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,356 sqft (0.1 acres)
Lot Dimensions179 ft deep x 27 ft wide
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 FOREST AVE
CityCINCINNATI
StateOH
Zip45220-1357
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRMX
Legal Description55 FOREST AVE 26.94 X 179.62 IRR LOT 10 TALLANTS SUB
Legal SubdivisionTALLANTS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Township / Civil DivisionCINCINNATI
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract6900

Owner

Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 27995, CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 8, 1996
Deed Document Number202180467
Deed Book / Page14450 / 3136
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHAMILTON OH
Recording DateJul 1, 2021
Property Address55 FOREST AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1357
Document Number0000080467
Book / Page14450 / 3136
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 236
Instrument DateJul 1, 2021
Instrument2021-0080467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$62.10
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4998 CLEVESDALE PLACE, CINCINNATI, OH 45238

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCincinnati City
Unified School DistrictCincinnati City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,816.00 (+224.87%)$28,582 (+228%) Land $3,042 Building $25,540$81,660 (-) Land $8,690 Building $72,970
2024$559.00 (-0.18%)$8,714 (-) Land $3,041 Building $5,673
2023$560.00 (+8.32%)$8,714 (+20.44%) Land $3,041 Building $5,673$81,660 (+295.07%) Land $8,690 Building $72,970
2022$517.00$7,235 Land $3,031 Building $4,204
2020$20,670 Land $8,660 Building $12,010

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 800,000 people · EPA ID OH3102612
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
altafiber Network Solutions
Fiber
3,000 / 3,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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