For sale

$168,000

538 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

4beds

2,256sqft

$1,282/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1895

3,484 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$74/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Solid brick construction

This is a foreclosure auction. Min. Bid $168,000. Online bidding opens on 9/2/2026 at 9:00 AM. Online bidding closes on 9/9/2026 at 3:00 PM. Built in 1895, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home in Cincinnati offers 2,797 square feet of living space along with genuine old-world charm and character throughout. The solid brick construction speaks to its craftsmanship, and a full walkout basement adds valuable extra space and easy outdoor access. Located on Howell Ave, this Clifton-area property combines historic character with proximity to campus, making it a standout find in a well-established Cincinnati neighborhood. No interior access. Do not trespass or disturb the homeowner or occupant! It's a crime to trespass on the property. 5% buyer's premium applies. Register your price now!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Heating

Has Heating (Unspecified Type)

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,256
Total interior livable area: 2,256 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,256

Property

Features

Frontage length: 0

Lot

Size: 3,484 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 000000000.0000000005.000
Lease amount: $0
Special conditions: In Foreclosure

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1895

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Amps(0)

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cincinnati

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $74/sqft
Tax assessed value: $269,910
Annual tax amount: $5,635
Date on market: 8/5/2026
Date available: 08/04/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,445/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/10/2009	Sold	$150,000-5.9%$66/sqft
Source: Cincy MLS #1174743 Report a problem
6/12/2009	Price change	$159,400-5%$71/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Stellar Real Estate #1174743 Report a problem
5/17/2009	Listed for sale	$167,800+25.2%$74/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 Stellar Real Estate #1174743 Report a problem
1/27/2009	Sold	$134,000-24.3%$59/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/14/2004	Sold	$177,000+50.6%$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/24/1997	Sold	$117,500+22.4%$52/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/14/1996	Sold	$96,000$43/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,635 -2.2%	$94,469
2023	$5,762 +12%	$94,469 +24.9%
2022	$5,144 +0.9%	$75,635
2021	$5,098	$75,635
2020	$5,098 +2.3%	$75,635 +12%
2019	$4,983 +5.3%	$67,532 0%
2018	$4,734	$67,533
2017	$4,734 +23.2%	$67,533 +12.7%
2016	$3,841	$59,931
2015	$3,841 -0.7%	$59,931
2014	$3,869 +8.1%	$59,931 +10%
2013	$3,579 +1.8%	$54,481
2012	$3,516 +3.1%	$54,481
2011	$3,409 -10%	$54,481 -15.2%
2010	$3,790 +6.6%	$64,236 +2.7%
2009	$3,556 +1.8%	$62,570
2008	$3,491 +15.7%	$62,570 +1%
2007	$3,018 +1.1%	$61,950
2006	$2,985 -0.9%	$61,950
2005	$3,012 +19.9%	$61,950 +39.8%
2003	$2,512 +6.7%	$44,310
2002	$2,354 +4.7%	$44,310 +11.6%
2001	$2,249 +2.8%	$39,690
2000	$2,188	$39,690