NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2509 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $982,000 - $1,227,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,359 Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2012

Last sale price $513,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,253/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2012

Fabulously and completely updated. Gourmet kit w/granite & stainless. Master suite w/spa bath ajoins. Nicely landscaped yd w/2 car detached garage.Blocks to HP Sq.Don't let this entirely updated, maintainable home pass you by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

June Newman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2002007249 Listed on: 08/08/2011

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

David Dawson

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #0000447030

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,118

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,359 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,118

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Berry
  • Trees: Wooded-Partial
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm,220 Volt,Home Warranty,Busline Near
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1392
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 7492.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 2982558.14
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Basement Features: Unfinished
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 240
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Entry Area: 247
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor,Closet
  • Family Room Feat: WW Carpet
  • Living Great Rm Area: 378
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 18 x 21
  • Living Great Rm Len: 18
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 21
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener,Humidifier
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1916
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Victorian
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Madison to Observatory across from Berry.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2011-08-08
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 1387
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding
  • Bedroom 2: 15x15 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 10x1 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 14x13 Level: 3
  • Bedroom 5: 15x16 Level: 3
  • Family Room: 16x17 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 18x21 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 5058.98
  • Kitchen: 13x14 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Marble/Granite/Slate,Eat-In,Gourmet,Pantry,Counter Bar,Walkout
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 225
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 10
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 182
  • Entry: 13x19 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 182
  • Kitchen Dim: 13 x 14
  • 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
  • Family Room Area: 272
  • Laundry Room: 8x5 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 40
  • Laundryroom Dim: 8 x 5
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3359.00
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Windows: Wood, Storm
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 272
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 17 x 16
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 17
  • Primary Bathrooms: Double Vanity,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Tile Floor,Tub,Window Treatment,Wood Floor
  • PrimaryBedFeat: WW Carpet,Bath Adjoins,Walk-in Closet,Window Treatment,Fireplace
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 17x16 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Metal
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 549900.00
  • Acres: 0.1720
  • New Construction: No
  • TopographyDetails: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached,Rear
  • 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: Cincinnati City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7492.00
  • Total Assessed Value: of record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2011
Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Hickey Brian J and Hickey Kathleen H
Bought by
Hesse Rebecav
Seller's Agent
June Newman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Dawson
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$513,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,900
-6.71%
Total Days on Market
47
Current Estimated Value
$1,076,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$410,400
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Parliament Properties Llc
Bought by
Hickey Brian J and Hickey Kathleen H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$471,200
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2004
Sold by
Matthews Norman E and Matthews Adrianne P
Bought by
Parliament Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2003
Sold by
Matthews Adrianne P and Matthews Norman E
Bought by
Matthews Norman E and Matthews Adrianne P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1996
Sold by
Price Max
Bought by
Matthews Adrianne P
Source: Public Records

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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
Hesse Rebecav $513,000 Attorney
Hickey Brian J $589,000 --
Parliament Properties Llc $285,000 --
Matthews Norman E -- Title Xperts Agency Inc
Matthews Adrianne P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hesse Rebeca V $399,900
Closed Hesse Christopher D $100,000
Closed Hesse Rebcca V $435,000
Closed Hesse Christopher $127,000
Closed Hesse Rebeca $403,500
Closed Hesse Rebeca $51,000
Closed Hesse Rebecav $410,400
Previous Owner Hickey Brian J $172,000
Previous Owner Hickey Brian $329,000
Previous Owner Hickey Brian J $331,000
Previous Owner Hickey Brian J $332,000
Previous Owner Hickey Brian J $50,000
Previous Owner Hickey Brian J $471,200
Previous Owner Parliament Properties Llc $416,000
Previous Owner Matthews Norman E $192,000
Previous Owner Matthews Norman E $342,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2012 05/16/12 Off Market $513,000 -- --
02/15/2012 02/15/12 Sold $513,000 -6.7% $153 / Sq Ft
09/24/2011 09/24/11 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2011 08/08/11 For Sale $549,900 -- $164 / 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 $14,860 $248,913 $90,475 $158,438
2023 $15,190 $248,913 $90,475 $158,438
2022 $15,205 $223,535 $66,077 $157,458
2021 $14,645 $223,535 $66,077 $157,458
2020 $15,069 $223,535 $66,077 $157,458
2019 $14,202 $192,704 $56,963 $135,741
2018 $14,223 $192,704 $56,963 $135,741
2017 $13,516 $192,704 $56,963 $135,741
2016 $12,779 $179,551 $49,025 $130,526
2015 $11,517 $179,551 $49,025 $130,526
2014 $9,268 $179,551 $49,025 $130,526
2013 $8,506 $161,837 $44,975 $116,862
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1280130

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 047-0001-0014