Hamilton County property record for 968 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,605 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 591-0028-0146-00 |
| Primary APN | 591-0028-0146-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 968 SMILEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45240-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SMILEY AVE 60 X 130 LOT 972 MODEL CITY SUB SEC 8 BLK A PT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MODEL CITY SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 972 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 21506 |
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 968 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Partial Claim Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 3, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000152216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14567 / 4595 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 968 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 968 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000095325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Book Page | 15556/1991 |
| Instrument | 2025-0095325 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | Partial Claim Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 968 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000152216 |
| Book / Page | 14567 / 4595 |
| Map Reference | MB 122 PG 81-84 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0152216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORWEST TITLE, NORTHWEST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DR, FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610-2808 |
| Document Number | 0000152217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0152217 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 968 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000106963 |
| Book / Page | 14495 / 2486 |
| Map Reference | MB 122 PG 81-84 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0106963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Municipality | Forest Park City |
| Unified School District | Winton Woods City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,605.00 (+2.74%) | $61,250 (+%) Land $9,719 Building $51,531 | |
| 2024 | $3,509.00 (-1.35%) | $61,249 (-) Land $9,719 Building $51,530 | |
| 2023 | $3,557.00 (+17.35%) | $61,249 (+55.04%) Land $9,719 Building $51,530 | $175,000 (+55.05%) Land $27,770 Building $147,230 |
| 2022 | $3,031.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,505 Land $7,732 Building $31,773 | |
| 2020 | $112,870 Land $22,090 Building $90,780 |
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
| 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.
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 | 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 397 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 |
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