Hamilton County property record for 581 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,250 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0011-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0011-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,569 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 13,687 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 581 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 0.3142 AC R1 T3 S18367 CONS |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 512 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
Source: Hamilton County records · APN 599-0060-0011-00
Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 581 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 16-0075750 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Hamilton County records · Assessment roll updated March 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Springdale City |
| Unified School District | Princeton City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,250.00 (+33.91%) | $64,799 (+15.04%) Land $12,705 Building $52,094 | |
| 2024 | $2,427.00 (-0.25%) | $56,329 (-) Land $12,705 Building $43,624 | |
| 2023 | $2,433.00 (+14.71%) | $56,329 (+41.01%) Land $12,705 Building $43,624 | $185,140 (+62.22%) Land $36,300 Building $148,840 |
| 2022 | $2,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,946 Land $11,393 Building $28,553 | |
| 2020 | $114,130 Land $32,550 Building $81,580 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hamilton County (39061C), updated December 22, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390610215015, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 556 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bell Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CINCINNATI PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 800,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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