Hamilton County property record for 838 Birney Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,053 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.792 acres (34,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,522 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage Nov 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-0331-0028-00 |
| Primary APN | 500-0331-0028-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,053 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,766 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 34,500 sqft (0.792 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 838 BIRNEY LN |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45230-3752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REAR WATCH HILL LN 165 X 225 IRR-T BLAND SUR 620 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILITARY SURV 620 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 25002 |
838 Birney Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 838 BIRNEY LN, CINCINNATI, OH 45230-3752 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARDIAN SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 132299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10608 / 01909 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 838 BIRNEY LN, CINCINNATI, OH 45230-3752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0102214 |
| Name | GUARDIAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45239 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 323 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 838 BIRNEY LN, CINCINNATI, OH 45230-3752 |
| Document Number | 0000121789 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROMINENT TITLE AGENCY LLC, PROMINENT TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 838 BIRNEY LN CINCINNATI OH 452303752, CINCINNATI, OH 45230-3752 |
| Document Number | 0000121789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014299/000135 |
| Instrument | 121789 |
| Name | GUARDIAN SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45239 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Birney Ln was $13,522, 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 | $13,522.00 (+2.79%) | $216,206 (-) Land $48,489 Building $167,717 | |
| 2024 | $13,155.00 (+5.21%) | $216,206 (-) Land $48,489 Building $167,717 | |
| 2023 | $12,504.00 (+20.27%) | $216,206 (+35.06%) Land $48,489 Building $167,717 | $617,730 Land $138,540 Building $479,190 |
| 2022 | $10,397.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,087 Land $46,183 Building $113,904 | |
| 2020 | $457,390 Land $131,950 Building $325,440 |
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 838 Birney Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 838 Birney Ln 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 94% of the US · lower than 74% 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 187 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 |
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