NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2516 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,034,000 - $1,331,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,885 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2013

Wonderful character throughout!Entry vestibule/arched windows/bookcases/beautiful screened porch,deck & grounds,cathedral ceilings, 25' family room,easy walk to the Square.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Michael Hinckley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000261574 Listed on: 10/04/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Kathleen Prangley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000403296

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Smoking Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,818

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Security Deposit: One Month's Rent
  • Smoking Allowed: No

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Berry Ave
  • Degree Complete: Existing Structure
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable TV, Ceiling Fan, Recess Lights, Garage Door Opener, Laundry Chute, Busline Near
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Basement Features: Unfinished, Concrete Floor
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floors, French Doors
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floors, Closet
  • Family Room Feat: Bookcases, Wet Bar
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floors, Walkout, Bookcases
  • Study Lib Den: 16x11 Level: 1
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Association Board Approval: N/A
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Shower, Ceramic Tile
  • Extra Pet Deposit: N/A
  • Extra Smoking Depst: N/A
  • Furnishing: Unfurnished
  • H O A Paid By: N/A
  • Livinggreat Rm: 22x14 Level: 1
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Separate Air Cond: No
  • Length of Lease: One Year
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Between Stettinius and Berry Avenues
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Leased
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • ADU Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Multi Panel Doors, 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling, French Doors
  • Bedroom 2: 15x14 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 17x10 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 13x9 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 5: 16x11 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 18x15 Level: 1
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Separate Furnace: No
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Kitchen Features: Wood Floor, Eat-In, Wood Cabinets, Pantry, Solid Surface Ctr, Walkout
  • Basement: Full
  • Study Features: Wood Floor, Bookcases
  • Entry: 22x9 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • 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
  • Heat Paid By: Tenant
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Windows: Insulated, Wood, Double Hung
  • First Floor Family Room: 25x14 Level: 1
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Bath Adjoins, Walk-in Closet, Fireplace
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 16x14 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Outside Features: Patio, Deck, Encl Porch/Patio
  • Foundation: Block
  • Listing Price: 3950.00
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached, Rear
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Paid By: Tenant
  • Separate Gas/Elec: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: N/A
  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service

Schools

  • District: Cincinnati City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2021
Sold by
Smith Douglas K
Bought by
Smith Kathleen L
Current Estimated Value
$1,232,579

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Outstanding Balance
$598,252
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$634,327

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2014
Sold by
Tholking Ian C and Tholking Stacy
Bought by
Smith Douglas E and Smith Kathleen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2010
Sold by
Meiners Lynn A and Meiners Daniel R
Bought by
Tholking Ian C and Tholking Stacy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2002
Sold by
Meiners Daniel R and Meiners Lynn A
Bought by
Meiners Lynn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,000
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2000
Sold by
Traynor Gregory
Bought by
Meiners Daniel R and Meiners Lynn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Kathleen L -- None Available
Smith Kathleen L $250 None Listed On Document
Smith Douglas E $700,000 Attorney
Tholking Ian C $654,000 Ltoc
Meiners Lynn A -- --
Meiners Daniel R -- --
Traynor Gregory $540,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Kathleen L $664,000
Closed Smith Kathleen L $664,000
Previous Owner Smith Douglas E $560,000
Previous Owner Tholking Ian C $417,000
Previous Owner Meiners Lynn A $254,000
Previous Owner Meiners Daniel R $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2013 06/20/13 Off Market $3,500 -- --
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Rented $3,500 -22.2% --
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Under Contract -- -- --
10/04/2012 10/04/12 For Rent $4,500 -- --
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 $19,818 $331,965 $135,713 $196,252
2023 $20,147 $330,149 $135,713 $194,436
2022 $19,335 $284,200 $99,064 $185,136
2021 $18,615 $284,200 $99,064 $185,136
2020 $19,159 $284,200 $99,064 $185,136
2019 $18,045 $245,000 $85,400 $159,600
2018 $18,072 $245,000 $85,400 $159,600
2017 $17,171 $245,000 $85,400 $159,600
2016 $14,863 $209,062 $73,535 $135,527
2015 $13,397 $209,062 $73,535 $135,527
2014 $13,493 $209,062 $73,535 $135,527
2013 $12,596 $191,801 $67,463 $124,338
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Hinckley

    Landlord's Agent in 2013

    Michael Hinckley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (513) 608-1886

    111 in this area

    347 Total Sales

    Michael Hinckley
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  • K

    Tenant's Agent in 2013

    Kathleen Prangley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1330985

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 041-0006-0052

Ohio Hamilton County Cincinnati 45208 Hyde Park

2516 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH

This home is located at 2516 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 since 04 October 2012 and is currently priced at $1,232,579. This property was built in 1903. 2516 Observatory Ave is a home located in Hamilton County with nearby schools including Withrow University High School, Clark Montessori High School, and Shroder High School.

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