Hamilton County property record for 597 Observatory Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,438 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 599-0060-0003-00 |
| Primary APN | 599-0060-0003-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 597 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45246-2932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OBSERVATORY DR 66 X 166 LOT 504 SPRINGDALE PK 3RDBL A |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK SPRINGDALE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 504 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 21501 |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202388816 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15065 / 1602 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000569 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 597 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2932 |
| Document Number | 0000088816 |
| Book / Page | 15065 / 1602 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 38-41 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0088816 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 597 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2932 |
| Document Number | 0000088817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15065/1605 |
| Instrument | 2023-0088817 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 597 OBSERVATORY DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45246-2932 |
| Document Number | 0000070497 |
| Book / Page | 15013 / 1325 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 38&41 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0070497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4790 DELHI RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45238-5458 |
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 | $3,438.00 (+16.38%) | $68,558 (-) Land $10,227 Building $58,331 | $195,880 (-) Land $29,220 Building $166,660 |
| 2024 | $2,954.00 (-0.24%) | $68,558 (-) Land $10,227 Building $58,331 | |
| 2023 | $2,961.00 (+12.54%) | $68,558 (+38.36%) Land $10,227 Building $58,331 | $195,880 (+38.36%) Land $29,220 Building $166,660 |
| 2022 | $2,631.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,550 Land $9,170 Building $40,380 | |
| 2020 | $141,570 Land $26,200 Building $115,370 |
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.
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 556 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
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