NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1322 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45215

Reading Area

Estimated Value: $137,000 - $246,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 10, 2016

Last sale price $62,900 $48 Per Sq Ft

Est. 210% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,278 / mo

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1-minute walk to Observatory Park

About This Home

As of May 2016

Nice 2 bedroom brick Cape Cod with large unfinished 2nd floor, ideal for 3rd bedroom or master suite. Eat in kitchen with walkout to rear yard. Hardwood floors through out. Part finished lower level with excellent potential. New Furnace and central air. Appliances stay. Great location, close to schools and park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Rothenbusch

Tri-Star Real Estate License #2005004842 Listed on: 11/27/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Kearns

Comey & Shepherd License #2005017083

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,888 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77 x 145
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,017

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

9,888 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Reading
  • Cross Street: Columbia
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Buildings: Other
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Ceiling Fan
  • Census Tract Realist: 232.22
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 9888.00
  • Suburb S I C: Reading
  • Price Per Acre: 277092.51
  • Basement Features: Part Finished,Glass Blk Wind
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Full
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Room Feat: Window Treatment
  • Family Room Feat: WW Carpet
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 15 x 17
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Walkout
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1948
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Cape Cod
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Directions: Ridge to Columbia to Observatory
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • On Market Date: 2015-11-27
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 15x15 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 13x15 Level: Lower
  • Living Room: 15x17 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-554-1800
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 508.40
  • Kitchen: 14x16 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Vinyl Floor,Eat-In,Wood Cabinets,Walkout,Window Treatment,Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Kitchen Dim: 14 x 16
  • Levels: OneandOneHalf
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 1320.00
  • Windows: Insulated, Vinyl
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 15 x 15
  • Primary Bathrooms: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wood Floor,Window Treatment
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 15x15 Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Porch, Corner Lot
  • Foundation: Block
  • Listing Price: 64900.00
  • Acres: 0.2270
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: None
  • Parking: Driveway, On Street

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: 77 x 145
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9888.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2015
Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gary Rothenbusch
Tri-Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Kearns
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$62,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-3.08%
Current Estimated Value
$195,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,387
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.75%
Original Mortgage
$59,755
Interest Rate
0.0366%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,555
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,555
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,200
Interest Rate
0.0729%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- --
$57,000 Servicelink
$54,000 None Available
$74,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $94,500
Closed $76,100
Closed $59,755
Previous Owner $55,555
Previous Owner $27,664
Previous Owner $109,250
Previous Owner $86,400
Previous Owner $59,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Off Market $62,900 -- --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Sold $62,900 -3.1% $48 / Sq Ft
03/20/2016 03/20/16 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 For Sale $64,900 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
02/10/2016 02/10/16 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Price Changed $64,900 -7.2% $49 / Sq Ft
11/27/2015 11/27/15 For Sale $69,900 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

Tax History

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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
2025 $2,606 $49,176 $15,523 $33,653
2024 $2,545 $49,176 $15,523 $33,653
2023 $2,583 $49,176 $15,523 $33,653
2022 $1,723 $25,407 $13,475 $11,932
2021 $1,408 $24,878 $13,475 $11,403
2020 $1,423 $24,878 $13,475 $11,403
2019 $1,379 $22,016 $11,925 $10,091
2018 $1,380 $22,016 $11,925 $10,091
2017 $1,301 $22,016 $11,925 $10,091
2016 $1,152 $19,552 $11,687 $7,865
2015 $1,162 $19,552 $11,687 $7,865
2014 $1,017 $19,552 $11,687 $7,865
2013 $1,031 $19,951 $11,925 $8,026
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Gary Rothenbusch

    Tri-Star Real Estate

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  • Karen Kearns

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Karen Kearns

    Comey & Shepherd

    (513) 792-4164

    81 Total Sales

    Karen Kearns
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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1474456

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 671-0014-0052

Ohio Hamilton County Cincinnati 45215

1322 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH

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