Hamilton County property record for 980 Smiley Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,296 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 591-0028-0140-00 |
| Primary APN | 591-0028-0140-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 980 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 966 MODEL CITY SUB SEC 8 BLK A PT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MODEL CITY SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 966 |
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FOREST PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 21506 |
980 Smiley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Hamilton County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 980 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI US BK |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000007771 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000116018 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 980 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000116018 |
| Book / Page | 014289 / 001133 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 116018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 980 SMILEY AVE CINCINNATI OH 452401833, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 116019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014289/001135 |
| Instrument | 116019 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAMILTON OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 980 SMILEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45240-1833 |
| Document Number | 0000007771 |
| Map Reference | PB 122 PG 81-84 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0027771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRODIGY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007772 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-0027772 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 980 Smiley Ave was $3,296, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $3,296.00 (+2.74%) | $56,000 (+%) Land $9,719 Building $46,281 | |
| 2024 | $3,208.00 (-1.38%) | $55,999 (-) Land $9,719 Building $46,280 | |
| 2023 | $3,253.00 (-8.21%) | $55,999 (+21.21%) Land $9,719 Building $46,280 | $160,000 Land $27,770 Building $132,230 |
| 2022 | $3,544.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,201 Land $7,732 Building $38,469 | |
| 2020 | $132,000 Land $22,090 Building $109,910 |
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 980 Smiley 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.
Wildfire risk around 980 Smiley Ave 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 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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