Hamilton County property record for 579 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,720 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Mar 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0012-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0012-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,712 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 688 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 66 X 166 LOT 513 SPRINGDALE PK 3RDBL B |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 513 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000145385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000064616 |
| Book / Page | 15724 / 1552 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202664616 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000064616, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15724/1552 |
| Instrument | 202664616 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000017742 |
| Book / Page | 15619 / 1998 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 38-41 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0017742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 579 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000031633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14633/22 |
| Instrument | 2022-0031633 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
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 | $2,720.00 (+16.29%) | $54,198 (-) Land $10,227 Building $43,971 | $154,850 (-) Land $29,220 Building $125,630 |
| 2024 | $2,339.00 (-0.17%) | $54,198 (-) Land $10,227 Building $43,971 | |
| 2023 | $2,343.00 (+12%) | $54,198 (+37.69%) Land $10,227 Building $43,971 | $154,850 (+37.69%) Land $29,220 Building $125,630 |
| 2022 | $2,092.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,361 Land $9,170 Building $30,191 | |
| 2020 | $112,460 Land $26,200 Building $86,260 |
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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