Hamilton County property record for 974 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215-0070-0023-00 |
| Primary APN | 215-0070-0023-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45220-1020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 974 LUDLOW AVE 32.40 X 202.15 IRR PT LOT 19 CLIFTON FARM |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTON FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CINCINNATI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 7100 |
974 Ludlow Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE NORTH SIDE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| May 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000006630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14586 / 585 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Property Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000016308 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15122/142 |
| Instrument | 2024-0016308 |
| Name | THE NORTH SIDE BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 4125 HAMILTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45223 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000006630 |
| Book / Page | 14586 / 585 |
| Map Reference | MB 94 PG 442 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000006631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006631 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 974 LUDLOW AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-1020 |
| Document Number | 0000039130 |
| Book / Page | 013408 / 003022 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,035.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 311 HOWELL AVE CINCINNATI OH 452202006, CINCINNATI, OH 45220-2006 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Ludlow Ave was $4,310, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Hamilton County assessment roll, as of March 1, 2025
| 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 | $4,310.00 (+3.13%) | $70,000 (+%) Land $20,632 Building $49,368 | |
| 2024 | $4,179.00 (-2.22%) | $69,999 (-) Land $20,632 Building $49,367 | |
| 2023 | $4,274.00 (-13.38%) | $69,999 (%) Land $20,632 Building $49,367 | $200,000 Land $58,950 Building $141,050 |
| 2022 | $4,934.00 | $70,000 Land $18,459 Building $51,541 | |
| 2020 | $200,000 Land $52,740 Building $147,260 |
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 974 Ludlow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 4 (1978–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 974 Ludlow 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 |
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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 139 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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