Hamilton County property record for 560 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,617 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,400 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0058-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0058-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,617 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,829 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 285 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 490 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 560 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 70 X 156 LOT 557 SPRINGDALE PARK 3RD BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 557 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
560 Observatory Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2001.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 560 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200156139 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8538 / 1562 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033842 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 560 Observatory Dr was $2,874, up 16.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,874.00 (+16.36%) | $57,296 (+%) Land $10,469 Building $46,827 | $163,700 Land $29,910 Building $133,790 |
| 2024 | $2,470.00 (-0.2%) | $57,294 (-) Land $10,468 Building $46,826 | |
| 2023 | $2,475.00 (+3.9%) | $57,294 (+27.75%) Land $10,468 Building $46,826 | $163,700 Land $29,910 Building $133,790 |
| 2022 | $2,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,849 Land $9,387 Building $35,462 | |
| 2020 | $128,140 Land $26,820 Building $101,320 |
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.
FEMA maps place 560 Observatory Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 560 Observatory Dr 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 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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