NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2513 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $818,064 - $918,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,964 Sq Ft
$297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $527,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,966/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2019

Gorgeous 3-story Dutch Colonial with lovely Craftsman details. Striking beamed ceilings, leaded & Art glass windows, and stone fireplace blend with the conveniences of an updated Granite/SS kitchen, 1st fl laundry/mudroom, and zoned HVAC. You will love the Master Suite, surprise 3rd floor bonus room AND the walk to the square location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Manzler

Keller Williams Advisors License #0000412035 Listed on: 08/02/2019

Keller Williams Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Herr

Private Real Estate Collection License #2003021241

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,978

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,964 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Menlo Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,978

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Stettinius
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1010
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • 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: 3063953.49
  • Public Transportn: Metro
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor,Unfinished,Walkout
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Chandelier
  • Entry Area: 120
  • Entry Foyer: Closet,Open Foyer,Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Skylight,WW Carpet
  • Living Great Rm Area: 252
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 18 x 14
  • Living Great Rm Len: 18
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 14
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den: 15x12 Level: 3
  • Study Lib Den Area: 180
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 15 x 12
  • Study Lib Den Len: 15
  • Water Heating: Gas,High Efficiency Tank
  • Year Built: 1911
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Madison Rd to Observatory (between Menlo and Stettinius across from Berry
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2019-08-02
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Suburb (SIC): Menlo Park
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Second Floor Area: 1316
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Beam Ceiling, French Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 14x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 15x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 13x10 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 15x12 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 24x13 Level: 3
  • Living Room: 18x14 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Flex Rooms: Media
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 5989
  • Kitchen: 17x12 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In,Gourmet,Marble/Granite/Slate,Pantry,Tile Floor,Walkout,Window Treatment,Wood Cabinets
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 168
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 165
  • Study Features: Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 130
  • Entry: 12x10 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Kitchen Area: 204
  • Kitchen Dim: 17 x 12
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 2
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Partial
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 1
  • Diningroom Area: 180
  • Family Room Area: 312
  • Laundry Room: 10x7 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 70
  • Laundryroom Dim: 10 x 7
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 2964.00
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Windows: Double Hung, Storm
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 192
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 16 x 12
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 16
  • Primary Bathrooms: Double Shower,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Tile Floor,Window Treatment
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Dressing Area,Walk-in Closet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 16x12 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 549000.00
  • Acres: 0.1720
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached,Rear

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: 50 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7492.00
  • Total Assessed Value: 10.82
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2019
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Piorkowski Mark F and Piorkowski Mandy
Bought by
Higgs Fiona Margaret and Higgs Kristian Deane
Seller's Agent
Douglas Manzler
Keller Williams Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Heather Herr
Private Real Estate Collection
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$527,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-4.01%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$879,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$352,766
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%
Original Mortgage
$421,000
Outstanding Balance
$373,559
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$494,889

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2013
Closed on
Oct 24, 2013
Sold by
Curry Trace W
Bought by
Piorkowski Mark F
Seller's Agent
Karen Kelley
Comey & Shepherd
Buyer's Agent
Douglas Manzler
Keller Williams Advisors
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-14.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.90%
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2009
Sold by
Flohn Mark L
Bought by
Curry Trace W and The Trace W Curry Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,600
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2000
Sold by
Mcfarlane Patricia C
Bought by
Flohn Mark L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Higgs Fiona Margaret $527,000 None Available
Piorkowski Mark F $445,000 Attorney
Curry Trace W $462,000 Attorney
Flohn Mark L $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higgs Fiona Margaret $421,000
Previous Owner Piorkowski Mark F $804,000
Previous Owner Piorkowski Mark F $356,000
Previous Owner Piorkowski Mark F $44,500
Previous Owner Curry Trace W $393,000
Previous Owner Curry Trace W $369,600
Previous Owner Flohn Mark L $83,000
Previous Owner Flohn Mark L $60,000
Previous Owner Flohn Mark $245,000
Previous Owner Flohn Mark L $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2019 12/22/19 Off Market $527,000 -- --
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $527,000 -4.0% $178 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $549,000 +23.4% $185 / Sq Ft
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Off Market $445,000 -- --
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Sold $445,000 -14.3% $150 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2013 05/24/13 For Sale $519,000 -- $175 / 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 $12,612 $211,330 $90,475 $120,855
2023 $12,895 $211,330 $90,475 $120,855
2022 $12,545 $184,451 $66,077 $118,374
2021 $12,079 $184,451 $66,077 $118,374
2020 $12,432 $184,451 $66,077 $118,374
2019 $11,970 $162,464 $56,963 $105,501
2018 $11,988 $162,464 $56,963 $105,501
2017 $11,390 $162,464 $56,963 $105,501
2016 $11,078 $155,751 $49,025 $106,726
2015 $9,985 $155,751 $49,025 $106,726
2014 $10,271 $155,751 $49,025 $106,726
2013 $10,838 $161,700 $44,975 $116,725
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1632721

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 047-0001-0015