NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2517 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $1,154,000 - $1,402,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,619 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2021

Last sale price $975,500 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,695/month

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2021

Welcome to 2517 Observatory! House Beautiful! This five bedroom, three full bath one half bath home is situated on a coveted double lot on one of Cincinnati's most iconic streets. Three floors of meticulously kept living space boasts a large covered front porch, pocket doors, an abundance of original custom woodwork, gourmet kitchen with luxury appliances, a spa like primary bathroom, and marble floors. Convenient to Hyde Park Square, Wasson Way Trail, Rookwood, and highway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julia Packer Wesselkamper

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000339877 Listed on: 10/29/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Megan Stacey

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2015001929

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Pfeiffer

Comey & Shepherd License #2015002901

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,619 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Smart Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hyde Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,374

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Attic Storage,Cable,Ceiling Fan,Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1347
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 14985.00
  • Property Ownership: Consumer
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 2835755.81
  • Basement Features: Glass Blk Wind,Unfinished,Walkout
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 195
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Chair Rail,Chandelier,French Doors,Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 126
  • Entry Dim: 21 x 6
  • Entry Foyer: Tile Floor,Transom/Sidelit,Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Dry Bar,Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 182
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 14 x 13
  • Living Great Rm Len: 14
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 13
  • Living Room Feat: Bookcases,Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: Irrigation System
  • Study Lib Den: 14x13 Level: 2
  • Study Lib Den Area: 182
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 14 x 13
  • Study Lib Den Len: 14
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Observatory between Madison and Edwards
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2021-10-29
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Suburb (SIC): Hyde Park
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • On Market: No
  • Third Party Approval Required: No
  • Second Floor Area: 1486
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Multi Panel Doors
  • Bedroom 2: 13x13 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 12x10 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 15x12 Level: 3
  • Bedroom 5: 15x13 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 16x13 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 20x13 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 14x13 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 14x13 Level: 3
  • 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: 20x13 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-In,Gourmet,Marble/Granite/Slate,Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 169
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 120
  • Study Features: Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 180
  • Entry: 21x6 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 260
  • Kitchen Dim: 20 x 13
  • 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: 208
  • Family Room Area: 260
  • Laundry Room: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Area: 182
  • Recreation Room Dim: 14 x 13
  • Fireplace: Brick, Gas, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3619.00
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Windows: Double Hung, Storm, Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 280
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 20 x 14
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 20
  • Primary Bathrooms: Double Vanity,Marb/Gran/Slate,Tub w/Shower,Jetted Tub
  • PrimaryBedFeat: WW Carpet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 20x14 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 974900.00
  • Acres: 0.3440
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Attached
  • Parking: Driveway, On Street

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: 100 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14985.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 30, 2021
Sold by
Hughes William E and Hughes Lisa C
Bought by
Monday Jeffrey and Monday Ami
Seller's Agent
Julia Packer Wesselkamper
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Pfeiffer
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$974,900
Sold Price
$975,500
Premium/Discount to List
$600
0.06%
Total Days on Market
0
Current Estimated Value
$1,252,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$277,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2006
Sold by
Sanlorenzo Louis John and Sanlorenzo Deborah A
Bought by
Hughes William E and Hughes Lisa C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2001
Sold by
Deubell Robert M and Deubell Michelle
Bought by
Sanlorenzo Louis John and Sanlorenzo Deborah Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Monday Jeffrey $975,500 360 American Title
Hughes William E $628,000 Vintage Title Agency Inc
Sanlorenzo Louis John $540,000 Tri-Star Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hughes William E $568,000
Previous Owner Hughes William E $100,000
Previous Owner Hughes William E $175,000
Previous Owner Hughes William E $107,100
Previous Owner Hughes William E $402,500
Previous Owner Hughes William E $415,350
Previous Owner Hughes William E $410,695
Previous Owner Hughes William E $90,000
Previous Owner Hughes William E $45,100
Previous Owner Hughes William E $403,000
Previous Owner Hughes William E $225,000
Previous Owner Sanlorenzo Louis John $158,000
Previous Owner Sanlorenzo Louis John $322,700
Previous Owner Sanlorenzo Louis John $275,000
Previous Owner Deubell Robert M $220,000
Closed Sanlorenzo Louis John $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $975,500 +0.1% $270 / Sq Ft
10/30/2021 10/30/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $974,900 -- $269 / 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 $20,374 $341,426 $135,713 $205,713
2023 $20,833 $341,426 $135,713 $205,713
2022 $18,707 $274,981 $99,064 $175,917
2021 $18,010 $274,981 $99,064 $175,917
2020 $18,537 $274,981 $99,064 $175,917
2019 $17,469 $237,052 $85,400 $151,652
2018 $17,496 $237,052 $85,400 $151,652
2017 $16,622 $237,052 $85,400 $151,652
2016 $15,302 $215,114 $73,535 $141,579
2015 $13,793 $215,114 $73,535 $141,579
2014 $13,892 $215,114 $73,535 $141,579
2013 $12,968 $197,352 $67,463 $129,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1720816

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 047-0001-0016