NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1308 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45215

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $258,737

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
896 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 29, 2016

Last sale price $53,000 $59 Per Sq Ft

Est. 355% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,564/month

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Central Air
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Observatory Park

About This Home

As of February 2016

Short Sale. List price is Lender recommended.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brad Barnhart

RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates License #2010002011 Listed on: 10/18/2015

RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad Barnhart

RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates License #2010002011 Listed on: 10/18/2015

RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 29.88 x 132.63

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 896 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,442

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Reading
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Basement Sq Ft: 896
  • Census Tract Realist: 232.22
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 11021.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Reading
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Full
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Yes
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 0 x 0
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1946
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: Reagan Highway to Ridge to Columbia
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2015-10-18
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-554-1800
  • Semi Annual Taxes: of record
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Kitchen Dim: 0 x 0
  • Levels: OneandOneHalf
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 896.00
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Windows: Vinyl
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 0 x 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 83000.00
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Attached
  • Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Other
  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service

Schools

  • District: Reading Community Ci

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 29.88 X 132.63
  • Total Assessed Value: of record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Morgan Brian
Bought by
Morgan Keith Paul and Morgan Cheri Lyn
Current Estimated Value
$240,934

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$105,729
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,205

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2015
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Watkins Scott M
Bought by
Morgan Brian
Seller's Agent
Brad Barnhart
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
Buyer's Agent
Brad Barnhart
RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
List Price
$83,000
Sold Price
$53,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-36.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.09%
Interest Rate
3.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2006
Sold by
Wittekind Thomas P and Wittekind Harriet P
Bought by
Watkins Scott M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,900
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2003
Sold by
Adkins Robert L
Bought by
Wittekind Thomas P and Wittekind Harriet P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,655
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1999
Sold by
Robert Deatherage
Bought by
Adkins Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,275
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1995
Sold by
Daniels Darlene and Daniels Ronald L
Bought by
Deatherage Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1995
Sold by
Atwood Coy
Bought by
Daniels Darlene and Deatherage Robert
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Morgan Keith Paul $124,000 None Available
Morgan Brian $53,000 --
Watkins Scott M $122,900 Attorney
Wittekind Thomas P -- --
Adkins Robert L $92,500 --
Deatherage Robert -- --
Daniels Darlene -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morgan Keith Paul $120,000
Previous Owner Morgan Brian --
Previous Owner Watkins Scott M $122,900
Previous Owner Wittekind Thomas P $118,655
Previous Owner Adkins Robert L $95,275
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2016 05/29/16 Off Market $53,000 -- --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $53,000 -36.1% $59 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2015 11/20/15 For Sale $83,000 0.0% $93 / Sq Ft
11/20/2015 11/20/15 Price Changed $83,000 -27.2% $93 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2015 10/18/15 For Sale $114,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,442 $66,511 $14,144 $52,367
2023 $3,495 $66,511 $14,144 $52,367
2022 $2,943 $43,400 $12,271 $31,129
2021 $2,456 $43,400 $12,271 $31,129
2020 $2,483 $43,400 $12,271 $31,129
2019 $2,428 $38,749 $10,861 $27,888
2018 $2,430 $31,151 $10,861 $20,290
2017 $1,841 $31,151 $10,861 $20,290
2016 $1,896 $32,187 $10,644 $21,543
2015 $1,913 $32,187 $10,644 $21,543
2014 $1,674 $32,187 $10,644 $21,543
2013 $1,697 $32,845 $10,861 $21,984
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brad Barnhart

    RE/MAX

    (513) 846-4088

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1470412

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 671-0014-0046

Ohio Hamilton County Cincinnati 45215

1308 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH

This home is located at 1308 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 since 18 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $240,934, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 1308 Observatory Ave is a home located in Hamilton County with nearby schools including Reading Community High School, Saints Peter and Paul Academy, and Mount Notre Dame High School.

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