227 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
What's special
Beautifully updated brick home blending historic character, modern improvements & flexible living near the Cincinnati Zoo, UC & hospitals! Offering up to 5 bedrooms across 3 finished levels with refinished hardwood floors, restored pocket doors & beautiful decorative fireplaces with original tile. Renovated kitchen features new cabinetry, finishes & appliances. Updated primary suite, baths & lighting. Finished 3rd floor includes bedroom, living area, full bath, kitchen & private entry, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, office or potential separate living quarters. Updates include new furnace & A/C, permitted 3rd- floor mini split, new windows, drainage, front & rear doors, exterior paint & tuckpointing, gutter guards, plus inspected/repaired slate roof & fire escape. Enjoy the front porch, new fence, remote driveway gate, 2-car garage & large walkout basement with abundant storage & possibilities.Tax abatement eligble.
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Originating MLS: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing ServiceTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Heather R. Herr 513-708-7770,
Private Real Estate Collection 513-708-7770
Originating MLS: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bath Adjoins, Walk-In Closet(s), Dressing Area, Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower
Bathroom 1
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 4
- Features: Partial
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Walkout, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor, Marble/Granite/Slate
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Wood Floor
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Office
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork
- Doors: French Doors, Multi Panel Doors
- Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,581
- Total interior livable area: 2,581 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,837 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43.33 x 139.35
- Features: Less than .5 Acre, Busline Near
Details
- Parcel number: 2160044016600
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cincinnati
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $85,770
- Annual tax amount: $1,926
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Listing terms: No Special Financing
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+17073.9%$153/sqft |
Source:  Cincy MLS #1895263 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2012 | Sold | $2,300-97.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2005 | Sold | $110,000+214.3%$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2005 | Sold | $35,000$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,913 +0.1% | $30,020 |
| 2024 | $1,910 -0.2% | $30,020 |
| 2023 | $1,914 +186.6% | $30,020 +222.7% |
| 2022 | $668 -2.9% | $9,303 |
| 2021 | $688 +5.1% | $9,303 |
| 2020 | $655 -7.3% | $9,303 +7% |
| 2019 | $706 -7.1% | $8,694 |
| 2018 | $760 -17.6% | $8,694 -30.1% |
| 2017 | $923 +1038.5% | $12,440 +1445.3% |
| 2016 | $81 +28.7% | $805 |
| 2015 | $63 -0.5% | $805 |
| 2014 | $63 -0.8% | $805 |
| 2013 | $64 -95.6% | $805 -96.3% |
| 2012 | $1,465 +7.5% | $21,641 |
| 2011 | $1,363 -38.9% | $21,641 -42.6% |
| 2010 | $2,232 +3.8% | $37,731 |
| 2009 | $2,150 +1.8% | $37,731 |
| 2008 | $2,112 +12.2% | $37,731 -2% |
| 2007 | $1,882 -3.7% | $38,500 |
| 2006 | $1,955 +26.1% | $38,500 +29.4% |
| 2005 | $1,550 -7.8% | $29,750 +0.6% |
| 2003 | $1,681 +6.7% | $29,575 |
| 2002 | $1,575 +2.8% | $29,575 +9.6% |
| 2001 | $1,532 +2.8% | $26,985 |
| 2000 | $1,491 | $26,985 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$381,900
$363,000 - $401,000
$3,754/mo
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