Hamilton County property record for 6986 Merlin Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45244
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,842 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.391 acres (17,032 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,500 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $11,401 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0301-0117-00 |
| Primary APN | 500-0301-0117-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,842 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,032 sqft (0.391 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 11 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6986 MERLIN CT |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45244-3575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MERLIN CT 126.11X152.55 IR LOT 117 TREETOPS OF ANDERSON SUB BLK E PT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TREETOPS OF ANDERSON SUB |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 24903 |
6986 Merlin Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1989.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6986 MERLIN CT, CINCINNATI, OH 45244-3575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6986 Merlin Ct was $11,401 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| County Subdivision | Anderson Township |
| Unified School District | Forest Hills Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,401.00 (+2.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,665 (-) Land $28,350 Building $164,315 | |
| 2024 | $11,088.00 (+4.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,665 (-) Land $28,350 Building $164,315 | |
| 2023 | $10,591.00 (+28.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,665 (+41.88%) Land $28,350 Building $164,315 | $550,470 Land $81,000 Building $469,470 |
| 2022 | $8,236.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,793 Land $26,698 Building $109,095 | |
| 2020 | $387,980 Land $76,280 Building $311,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6986 Merlin Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 22, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6986 Merlin Ct is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 169 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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