2973 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Home value
$1,493,600
$1.34M - $1.66M
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Michael C Hinckley 513-533-8080,
Coldwell Banker Realty 513-321-9944,
Jack C Hinckley 513-604-1686,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Elizabeth F Abner, 2020006260
eXp Realty

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bath Adjoins, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floor
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Tub w/Shower, Jetted Tub, Wood Floor
Bathroom 1
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Full
- Level: Third
Bathroom 4
- Features: Partial
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Family room
- Features: Dry Bar, Fireplace, Walkout, Wood Floor
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Counter Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Marble/Granite/Slate, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Wood Floor
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Office
- Features: Bookcases, Fireplace, Walkout, Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting
- Doors: Multi Panel Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,WW Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Study
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,905
- Total interior livable area: 3,905 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Yard Lights
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 270
- Features: Sprinklers, Less than .5 Acre, Busline Near
Details
- Parcel number: 0430003006100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cincinnati
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $758,900
- Annual tax amount: $16,198
- Date on market: 7/15/2024
- Listing terms: No Special Financing,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Sold | $1,425,000+7.5%$365/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$339/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+123.1%$339/sqft |
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| 6/22/2005 | Sold | $594,000$152/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,357 +3% | $265,615 |
| 2024 | $15,874 -2.2% | $265,615 |
| 2023 | $16,223 +8.3% | -- |
| 2022 | $14,973 +0.9% | $219,972 |
| 2021 | $14,836 | $219,972 |
| 2020 | $14,836 +5.9% | $219,972 +16% |
| 2019 | $14,004 +5.2% | $189,630 |
| 2018 | $13,309 | $189,630 |
| 2017 | $13,309 +18.9% | $189,630 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $11,192 | $174,293 |
| 2015 | $11,192 -0.7% | $174,293 |
| 2014 | $11,271 +7.1% | $174,293 +9% |
| 2013 | $10,522 +1.8% | $159,905 |
| 2012 | $10,336 +3.1% | $159,905 |
| 2011 | $10,027 -23.6% | $159,905 -28.1% |
| 2010 | $13,129 +3.8% | $222,454 |
| 2009 | $12,651 +1.8% | $222,454 |
| 2008 | $12,422 +22.5% | $222,454 +7% |
| 2007 | $10,137 +1.1% | $207,900 |
| 2006 | $10,025 -0.9% | $207,900 |
| 2005 | $10,117 +36.4% | $207,900 +48.7% |
| 2003 | $7,419 +6.7% | $139,825 |
| 2002 | $6,954 +9.4% | $139,825 +16.4% |
| 2001 | $6,358 +3.4% | $120,120 |
| 2000 | $6,149 | $120,120 |
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kilgour Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Clark Montessori High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Withrow University High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- Cincinnati
- 45208
- Hyde Park
- 2973 Observatory Ave