Hamilton County property record for 5657 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.665 acres (28,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,700 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 520-0211-0121-00 |
| Primary APN | 520-0211-0121-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,112 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,967 sqft (0.665 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5657 WHETSEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45227-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | INDIAN HILL RD 0.6654 AC R2-T4-S17 PT LOT 3 L GLASON EST |
| Legal Subdivision | GLASON EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 24200 |
5657 Whetsel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5657 WHETSEL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003472418 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9377 / 18 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000467 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5657 Whetsel Ave was $5,191, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| County Subdivision | Columbia Township |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,191.00 (+2.39%) | $75,352 (-) Land $12,569 Building $62,783 | $215,290 Land $35,910 Building $179,380 |
| 2024 | $5,070.00 (-1.76%) | $75,352 (-) Land $12,569 Building $62,783 | |
| 2023 | $5,161.00 (+23%) | $75,352 (+48.52%) Land $12,569 Building $62,783 | $215,290 Land $35,910 Building $179,380 |
| 2022 | $4,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,736 Land $10,682 Building $40,054 | |
| 2020 | $144,960 Land $30,520 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.
FEMA maps place 5657 Whetsel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5657 Whetsel Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 71% 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 188 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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