Hamilton County property record for 888 Steffen Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,826 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 594-0010-0171-00 |
| Primary APN | 594-0010-0171-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 264 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,530 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 888 STEFFEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45215-2227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEFFEN AVE 40 X 113 LOT 292 CINTI INDUSTRIAL SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CINTI INDUSTRIAL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 292 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | LINCOLN HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 22700 |
888 Steffen Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of January 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6316 GEM STONE DR, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044-9620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 199679713 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7061 / 1200 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 888 Steffen Ave was $2,826, up 11.5% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Lincoln Heights Village |
| Unified School District | Princeton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,826.00 (+11.52%) | $35,039 (-) Land $1,292 Building $33,747 | $100,110 Land $3,690 Building $96,420 |
| 2024 | $2,534.00 (+6.38%) | $35,039 (-) Land $1,292 Building $33,747 | |
| 2023 | $2,382.00 (+169.15%) | $35,039 (+335.21%) Land $1,292 Building $33,747 | $100,110 Land $3,690 Building $96,420 |
| 2022 | $885.00 | $8,051 Land $1,292 Building $6,759 | |
| 2020 | $23,000 Land $3,690 Building $19,310 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 888 Steffen Ave 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.
The area around 888 Steffen Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 411 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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