Hamilton County property record for 552 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,134 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,367 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 214-0006-0036-00 |
| Primary APN | 214-0006-0036-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,134 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 231 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 552 HOWELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45220-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 552-4 HOWELL AVE 50 X 160 LOT 8 PT 7 THOS ANDERSON EST |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON THOMAS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 7200 |
552 Howell Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 1986.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 HOWELL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1924 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1986 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 552 Howell Ave was $8,367, up 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 | $8,367.00 (+1.9%) | $134,358 (-) Land $30,464 Building $103,894 | |
| 2024 | $8,211.00 (-1.38%) | $134,358 (-) Land $30,464 Building $103,894 | |
| 2023 | $8,326.00 (+11.59%) | $134,358 (+24.21%) Land $30,464 Building $103,894 | $383,880 Land $87,040 Building $296,840 |
| 2022 | $7,461.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,172 Land $27,255 Building $80,917 | |
| 2020 | $309,060 Land $77,870 Building $231,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 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 552 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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