$445,000
SOLD OCT 24, 2013

2513 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,964 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$150 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2019

Gorgeous historic details meet modern convenience in this Hyde Park classic. Antique glass, beamed and coffered ceilings, butler's pantry. Newer updates include granite kitchen, updated baths, family room. 1st flr laundry. Hurry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Kelley

Comey & Shepherd License #2009000225 Listed on: 05/24/2013

Comey & Shepherd

Last Buyer's Agent

Douglas Manzler

Keller Williams Advisors License #0000412035

Keller Williams Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x50

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,964 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • 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

$10,660

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Berry
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1010
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: 2587209.30
  • Public Transportn: on street
  • Basement Features: Unfinished
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor,Chandelier,Chair Rail
  • Entry Area: 120
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor,Closet
  • Family Room Feat: 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: Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1911
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Madison to Observatory Avenue, across from Berry.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2013-05-24
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Second Floor Area: 1316
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork, Beam Ceiling
  • Bedroom 2: 14x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 15x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 13x10 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 5: 0x0 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 15x12 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 24x13 Level: 3
  • Living Room: 18x14 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Flex Rooms: Bonus Room
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 5330.00
  • Kitchen: 17x12 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Marble/Granite/Slate,Tile Floor,Eat-In,Wood Cabinets,Pantry,Walkout,Butler's Pantry
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 168
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 165
  • 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
  • Fireplace: Gas, Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • 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
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wood Floor,Bath Adjoins,Walk-in Closet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 16x12 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch, Other
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 479000.00
  • Acres: 0.1720
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached,Rear
  • 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: Cincinnati City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 150x50
  • 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 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%
Current Estimated Value
$888,990

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$361,990
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$421,000
Outstanding Balance
$373,559
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$506,207

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $527,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $445,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $462,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $421,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $804,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $356,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $44,500 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $393,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $369,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $245,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 No Value Available
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: 1358897

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 047-0001-0015