Hamilton County property record for 557 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,977 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0022-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0022-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,725 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 493 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 285 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 331 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 454 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 557 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 60 X 188.74 LOT 523 SPRINGDALEPK 3RD BL B |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 523 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201061921 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11447 / 856 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000229077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Springdale City |
| Unified School District | Princeton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,977.00 (+10.63%) | $59,266 (-) Land $9,702 Building $49,564 | $169,330 (-) Land $27,720 Building $141,610 |
| 2024 | $2,691.00 (+4.87%) | $59,266 (-) Land $9,702 Building $49,564 | |
| 2023 | $2,566.00 (+13.64%) | $59,266 (+39.65%) Land $9,702 Building $49,564 | $169,330 (+39.65%) Land $27,720 Building $141,610 |
| 2022 | $2,258.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,438 Land $8,698 Building $33,740 | |
| 2020 | $121,250 Land $24,850 Building $96,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% 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 404 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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