Hamilton County property record for 5548 Karen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550-0171-0217-00 |
| Primary APN | 550-0171-0217-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5548 KAREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45248-5207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | 5548 KAREN AVE 50 X 150 LOT 28 CHARLES E SPRINGMYERS 2ND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES E SPRINGMYER 1ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 21003 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5548 KAREN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-5207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998146061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7719 / 2894 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000123073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5548 KAREN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-5207 |
| Document Number | 0000041011 |
| Book / Page | 15673 / 1681 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5548 KAREN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-5207 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| 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 | $2,830.00 (+2.54%) | $54,219 (-) Land $11,638 Building $42,581 | $154,910 (-) Land $33,250 Building $121,660 |
| 2024 | $2,760.00 (-0.11%) | $54,219 (-) Land $11,638 Building $42,581 | |
| 2023 | $2,763.00 (+23.85%) | $54,219 (+46.27%) Land $11,638 Building $42,581 | $154,910 (+46.27%) Land $33,250 Building $121,660 |
| 2022 | $2,231.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,069 Land $10,388 Building $26,681 | |
| 2020 | $105,910 Land $29,680 Building $76,230 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 414 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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