Hamilton County property record for 5597 Karen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,800 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550-0171-0099-00 |
| Primary APN | 550-0171-0099-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| 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 |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5597 KAREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45248-4260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | KAREN AVE 50 X 150 LOT 62 CHAS E SPRINGMYERS2ND |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRINGMEYERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | GREEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 21003 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5597 KAREN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-4260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,800.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,720 (-) Land $11,638 Building $33,082 | $127,770 (-) Land $33,250 Building $94,520 |
| 2024 | $1,760.00 (-2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,720 (-) Land $11,638 Building $33,082 | |
| 2023 | $1,803.00 (+25.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,720 (+36.39%) Land $11,638 Building $33,082 | $127,770 (+36.39%) Land $33,250 Building $94,520 |
| 2022 | $1,439.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,788 Land $10,388 Building $22,400 | |
| 2020 | $93,680 Land $29,680 Building $64,000 |
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
| 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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