3257 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
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$937,400
$853,000 - $1.04M
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Bryan L. Hoelzer 513-839-5595,
Coldwell Banker Realty 513-922-9400,
Kathryn E. Hoelzer 513-839-5003,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Kristen D Carter, 2017004048
Keller Williams Advisors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bath Adjoins, Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 16 x 25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tile Floor
Bathroom 1
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Chandelier, Wood Floor
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Family room
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Great room
- Features: Wood Floor, Other
- Level: First
- Area: 480
- Dimensions: 24 x 20
Kitchen
- Features: Gourmet, Quartz Counters, Wood Cabinets, Other
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Office
- Features: Wood Floor
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Windows: Double Hung, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Concrete,Glass Blk Wind,Walk-Out Access,WW Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,760
- Total interior livable area: 2,760 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 90.16 x 222.79 Irr
Details
- Parcel number: 03900010227
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- 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: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $688,500
- Annual tax amount: $15,044
- Date on market: 9/6/2023
- Listing terms: No Special Financing,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2024 | Sold | $688,500-5%$249/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Pending sale | $725,000$263/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$263/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Price change | $775,000-3%$281/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Price change | $799,000-2%$289/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Price change | $815,000-1.8%$295/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $829,900$301/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Listing removed | $829,900$301/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Price change | $829,900-1.8%$301/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $844,900$306/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Pending sale | $844,900$306/sqft |
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| 5/13/2023 | Pending sale | $844,900$306/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Price change | $844,900+1.2%$306/sqft |
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| 4/21/2023 | Pending sale | $835,000$303/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $835,000+33.6%$303/sqft |
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| 5/23/2018 | Sold | $624,900$226/sqft |
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| 4/10/2018 | Pending sale | $624,900$226/sqft |
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| 4/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $624,900+58.2%$226/sqft |
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| 5/19/2011 | Sold | $395,000-7.9%$143/sqft |
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| 3/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $429,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,902 +3.1% | $240,975 |
| 2024 | $14,452 -16.1% | $240,975 -14.3% |
| 2023 | $17,219 +15.2% | $281,068 +28.5% |
| 2022 | $14,949 +1.1% | $218,715 |
| 2021 | $14,790 | $218,715 |
| 2020 | $14,790 +21.5% | $218,715 +33.1% |
| 2019 | $12,173 +5.3% | $164,266 |
| 2018 | $11,562 | $164,266 |
| 2017 | $11,562 +19.1% | $164,266 +9% |
| 2016 | $9,705 | $150,693 |
| 2015 | $9,705 -0.7% | $150,693 |
| 2014 | $9,774 +7.1% | $150,693 +9% |
| 2013 | $9,125 +1.8% | $138,250 |
| 2012 | $8,966 +10.3% | $138,250 |
| 2011 | $8,130 +3.8% | $138,250 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $7,835 +3.9% | $140,851 |
| 2009 | $7,538 +1.9% | $140,851 |
| 2008 | $7,401 +23% | $140,851 +7% |
| 2007 | $6,015 -10.3% | $131,635 |
| 2006 | $6,707 +4.1% | $131,635 |
| 2005 | $6,440 +1.5% | $131,635 +10.6% |
| 2003 | $6,346 +6.7% | $119,035 |
| 2002 | $5,949 +9.3% | $119,035 +16.4% |
| 2001 | $5,445 +3.5% | $102,270 |
| 2000 | $5,263 | $102,270 |
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kilgour Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Clark Montessori High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Withrow University High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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- Ohio
- Hamilton County
- Cincinnati
- 45208
- Hyde Park
- 3257 Observatory Ave