Hamilton County property record for 5541 Karen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,573 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,407 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550-0171-0123-00 |
| Primary APN | 550-0171-0123-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,573 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,233 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 263 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5541 KAREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45248-5200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KAREN AVE 55 X 150 PT LTS 69-70 CHARLES E SPRINGMEYERS 2ND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | S E SPRINGMEYERS 2ND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 69-70 70 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 21003 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 KAREN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-5200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 16-0093229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 01326 / 000529 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| County Subdivision | Green Township |
| Unified School District | Oak Hills Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,407.00 (+2.53%) | $65,335 (-) Land $12,215 Building $53,120 | |
| 2024 | $3,323.00 (-0.09%) | $65,335 (-) Land $12,215 Building $53,120 | |
| 2023 | $3,326.00 (+8.66%) | $65,335 (+28.21%) Land $12,215 Building $53,120 | $186,670 (+28.21%) Land $34,900 Building $151,770 |
| 2022 | $3,061.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,960 Land $10,906 Building $40,054 | |
| 2020 | $145,600 Land $31,160 Building $114,440 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 579 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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