Hamilton County property record for 742 Wells St, Cincinnati, OH 45205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,012 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,285 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 176-0024-0063-00 |
| Primary APN | 176-0024-0063-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 742 WELLS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45205-2142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF4 |
| Legal Description | 742 WELLS AVE 36 X 125 LOT 126 PT 125 S MOORE EST SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORE EST SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 9600 |
742 Wells St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 742 WELLS ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45205-2142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199970215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7929 / 632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 742 Wells St was $2,285, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Cincinnati City |
| Unified School District | Cincinnati City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,285.00 (+3.11%) | $37,010 (+0.01%) Land $2,531 Building $34,479 | $105,740 Land $7,230 Building $98,510 |
| 2024 | $2,216.00 (-2.21%) | $37,008 (-) Land $2,530 Building $34,478 | |
| 2023 | $2,266.00 (+81.72%) | $37,008 (+108.59%) Land $2,530 Building $34,478 | $105,740 Land $7,230 Building $98,510 |
| 2022 | $1,247.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,742 Land $2,240 Building $15,502 | |
| 2020 | $50,690 Land $6,400 Building $44,290 |
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 742 Wells St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 742 Wells St 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 381 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
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