NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2561 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $1,579,000 - $1,865,479

6 Beds
5 Baths
5,585 Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $775,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,218/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2020

Come SEE..Interior Freshly Painted & New carpet. Hyde Park Classic. Premier Location. Spacious beautiful yard w/detached gar w/possibility of office or guest suite above. Circular Side Driveway. Many quality upgrades have been made. Exquisite glass wndws, moldings & details throughout, Fin 3rd Fl:game rm, 2 bed & full BA. Recently waterproofed bsmt

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Back

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #0000405161 Listed on: 02/12/2020

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobby Stephens

Comey & Shepherd License #2006002925

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110x310
  • Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 5,585 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • French Doors
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors
  • Radiant Floor
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Smart Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,484

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Land Description: .5 to .9 Acres
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Busline Near,Cable,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 3204
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Radiant Floor, Radiator
  • Lot Area Realist: 33454.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 1009114.58
  • Public Transportn: Yes
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor,Glass Blk Wind,Unfinished,Walkout
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 192
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Breakfast Room Area: 156
  • Dining Room Feat: Chair Rail,Chandelier,Fireplace,French Doors,Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 110
  • Entry Foyer: Closet,Marble/Slate,Open Foyer,Transom/Sidelit
  • Family Room Feat: Fireplace,French Doors,Walkout,WW Carpet
  • Great Room Feat: Bookcases,Laminate Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 384
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 16 x 24
  • Living Great Rm Len: 16
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 24
  • Living Room Feat: Bookcases,Fireplace,Wood Floor,WW Carpet
  • Mechanical Systems: Sump Pump w/Backup
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: Irrigation System
  • Study Lib Den: 12x10 Level: 3
  • Study Lib Den Area: 120
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 12 x 10
  • Study Lib Den Len: 12
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1905
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Directions: Observatory between Edwards & Stettinius
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2020-02-12
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 253
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Beam Ceiling, Crown Molding, French Doors, Heated Floors, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 12x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 16x16 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 14x15 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 5: 12x16 Level: 2
  • Breakfast Room: 12x13 Level: 1
  • Dining Room: 16x22 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 14x14 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 16x24 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 17x21 Level: 3
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Flex Rooms: Bedroom,Bonus Room,Game Room,Solarium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 14741.79
  • Kitchen: 12x12 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Hot Tap, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry,Counter Bar,Eat-In,Fireplace,Pantry,Planning Desk,Solid Surface Ctr,Tile Floor,Wood Cabinets
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 132
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 256
  • Study Features: WW Carpet
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 210
  • Entry: 11x10 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Kitchen Area: 144
  • Kitchen Dim: 12 x 12
  • 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: 352
  • Family Room Area: 196
  • Laundry Room: 0x0 Level: 2
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Area: 357
  • Recreation Room Dim: 17 x 21
  • Fireplace: Gas, Marble, Wood
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 5585.00
  • Total Rooms: 16
  • Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 272
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 17 x 16
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 17
  • Primary Bathrooms: Built-In Shower Seat,Double Shower,Double Vanity,Heated Floors,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Tub
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 17x16 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: BBQ Grill, Patio, Sprinklers, Wooded Lot, Yard Lights
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 874000.00
  • Acres: 0.7680
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached,Oversized,Rear
  • 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: 110x310
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33454.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Wirthlin Rick and Wirthlin Karen
Bought by
2561 Observatory Llc
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,712,826

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2020
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Bromley Roberta S and Trust Aggrement Of Roberta S B
Bought by
Wirthlin Rick and Wirthlin Karen
Seller's Agent
Julie Back
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bobby Stephens
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$874,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-11.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.24%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Nap 2770 Llc
Bought by
Bromley Roberta S and Roberta S Bromley Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2010
Sold by
Bromley Joel J and Bromley Roberta S
Bought by
Bromley Roberta S and Roberta S Bromley Trust
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
2561 Observatory Llc -- None Listed On Document
Wirthlin Rick $775,000 None Available
Bromley Roberta S $1,300,000 None Available
Bromley Roberta S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wirthlin Richard $599,000
Previous Owner Wirthlin Rick $238,000
Previous Owner Wirthlin Richard E $714,000
Previous Owner Wirthlin Rick $175,000
Previous Owner Bromley Roberta S $950,000
Previous Owner Roberta S Bromlet Trustee $678,300
Previous Owner Bromley Joel J $480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Off Market $775,000 -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $775,000 -11.3% $139 / Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2020 02/12/20 For Sale $874,000 -- $156 / 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 $31,246 $523,922 $214,907 $309,015
2023 $31,953 $523,922 $214,907 $309,015
2022 $18,456 $271,250 $157,052 $114,198
2021 $17,766 $271,250 $157,052 $114,198
2020 $18,287 $271,250 $157,052 $114,198
2019 $29,435 $399,634 $135,391 $264,243
2018 $29,480 $399,634 $135,391 $264,243
2017 $28,007 $399,634 $135,391 $264,243
2016 $24,191 $339,154 $117,124 $222,030
2015 $21,795 $339,154 $117,124 $222,030
2014 $21,949 $339,154 $117,124 $222,030
2013 $20,490 $311,151 $107,454 $203,697
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1651042

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 046-0008-0003