NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2492 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $987,000 - $1,186,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,283 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $840,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,426/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2021

Thoughtfully renovated home minutes from downtown & Hyde Park Square! Spacious & open first floor combining original vintage touches w/ modern amenities. Chef's kitchen w/ lux finishes. Serene owners' suite offers spa-like bath & spacious walk-in. Remote gated lot, 4 car parking, 2 car covered, easy turn around! Agent/Owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Likes

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2009000980 Listed on: 05/10/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Drew Homan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2013002701

Last Buyer's Agent

Molly Eynon

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2009003893

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • Aluminum or Metal Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,283 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,549

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Busline Near,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1396
  • Census Tract Realist: 50.00
  • Cooling: Central Air, Mini-Split, SEER Rated 16+
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Mini-Split
  • Lot Area Realist: 6839.00
  • Property Ownership: Consumer
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor,Glass Blk Wind,Unfinished,Walkout
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 169
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Breakfast Room Area: 132
  • Dining Room Feat: Chandelier,Window Treatment,Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 156
  • Entry Dim: 13 x 12
  • Entry Foyer: Closet,Open Foyer,Transom/Sidelit,Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Window Treatment,Wood Floor,Other
  • Living Great Rm Area: 221
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 13 x 17
  • Living Great Rm Len: 13
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 17
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace,Walkout,Window Treatment,Wood Floor
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener,Humidifier
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: HVAC,Security,Thermostat
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Directions: Madison to East on Observatory. Between Berry and Madison
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2021-05-13
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • On Market: No
  • Third Party Approval Required: No
  • Second Floor Area: 1390
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Beam Ceiling, Crown Molding, French Doors, Multi Panel Doors
  • Bedroom 2: 12x15 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 13x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 12x13 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 5: 13x13 Level: 3
  • Breakfast Room: 11x12 Level: 1
  • Dining Room: 14x14 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 18x16 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 13x17 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bathrooms Display: 4 (3 1)
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: Of Record
  • Kitchen: 13x15 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Bar,Eat-In,Gourmet,Marble/Granite/Slate,Quartz Counters,Wood Cabinets,Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 180
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 156
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 156
  • Entry: 13x12 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 195
  • Kitchen Dim: 13 x 15
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 2
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 3
  • Diningroom Area: 196
  • Family Room Area: 288
  • Laundry Room: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3283.00
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Windows: Casement, Double Hung, Vinyl/Alum Clad
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 169
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 13 x 13
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 13
  • Primary Bathrooms: Built-In Shower Seat,Double Vanity,Low Flow,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Tile Floor,Tub,Window Treatment
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Dressing Area,Walk-in Closet,Window Treatment,WW Carpet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 13x13 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Metal, Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick, Stucco
  • Outside Features: Covered Deck/Patio, Porch, Yard Lights
  • Foundation: Poured, Stone
  • Listing Price: 824900.00
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Carport Attached,Garage Detached,Oversized,Rear
  • Parking: Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • District: Cincinnati City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Of Record
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Likes Roy Travis and Likes Ingrid K
Bought by
Shah Anay M and Rikhi Ruchi
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Likes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Molly Eynon
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$840,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,119,357

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$279,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$672,000
Outstanding Balance
$615,772
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$528,516

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2015
Closed on
Dec 30, 2015
Sold by
Grubbs Lissa C
Bought by
Likes Roy Travis and Likes Ingrid K
Seller's Agent
Jayne Riel
Plum Tree Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Likes
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-7.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.56%
Original Mortgage
$376,360
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1994
Sold by
Lampe Neil E and Lampe Alicia B
Bought by
Grubbs Lissa C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
8.59%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shah Anay M $840,000 Safe Title Agency Inc
Likes Roy Travis $470,500 --
Grubbs Lissa C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shah Anay M $672,000
Previous Owner Likes Roy Travis $277,885
Previous Owner Likes Roy Travis $399,000
Previous Owner Likes Roy Travis $48,000
Previous Owner Likes Roy Travis $376,360
Previous Owner Likes Roy Travis $47,045
Previous Owner Grubbs Andrew D $165,000
Previous Owner Grubbs Andrew D $201,000
Previous Owner Grubbs Andrew D $50,000
Previous Owner Grubbs Lissa C $229,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $840,000 +1.8% $256 / Sq Ft
05/15/2021 05/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale $824,900 +70.1% $251 / Sq Ft
03/30/2016 03/30/16 Off Market $485,000 -- --
12/30/2015 12/30/15 Sold $485,000 -7.6% $148 / Sq Ft
12/28/2015 12/28/15 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2015 12/28/15 For Sale $525,000 -- $160 / 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 $17,549 $294,001 $85,047 $208,954
2023 $17,938 $294,001 $85,047 $208,954
2022 $13,500 $198,419 $62,115 $136,304
2021 $13,739 $198,419 $62,115 $136,304
2020 $13,779 $198,419 $62,115 $136,304
2019 $13,048 $171,049 $53,547 $117,502
2018 $13,059 $166,408 $53,547 $112,861
2017 $12,238 $166,408 $53,547 $112,861
2016 $10,137 $142,485 $46,081 $96,404
2015 $9,136 $142,485 $46,081 $96,404
2014 $9,202 $142,485 $46,081 $96,404
2013 $8,591 $130,722 $42,277 $88,445
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1699668

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 041-0006-0068