NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2562 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $1,204,000 - $1,487,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,072 Sq Ft
$320/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2014

Last sale price $655,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,955/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2014

Lovely sun-filled home, Walking distance to Hyde Park Square. Generous room proportions with four finished levels. 5+bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car garage. first floor laundry, fenced in yard, deck. Beautiful turn of the century hardwood floors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Gehris

USRealty.com LLP License #2013000063 Listed on: 08/13/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Schwarber

Comey & Shepherd License #2009003911

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,147

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 9,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • 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

$7,147

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1368
  • Census Tract Realist: 50.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 9453.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 3018433.18
  • Public Transportn: On bus line for public transportation
  • Basement Features: Part Finished
  • Bathroom 4: Full
  • Bathroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Full
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 156
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor,Chandelier,Window Treatment
  • Entry Area: 175
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor,Open Foyer
  • Living Great Rm Area: 551
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 29 x 19
  • Living Great Rm Len: 29
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 19
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace,Window Treatment
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den: 11x10 Level: 2
  • Study Lib Den Area: 110
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 11 x 10
  • Study Lib Den Len: 11
  • Year Built: 1904
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Easy access from 71. Dana Ave exit straight to Observatory. House on the left between Burch and Mooney.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2014-08-13
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 1080
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding
  • Bedroom 2: 13x13 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 13x13 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 13x14 Level: 3
  • Bedroom 5: 12x13 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 19x13 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 20x10 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 29x19 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 3573.28
  • Kitchen: 14x11 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Island,Window Treatment,Butler's Pantry
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 169
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 169
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 182
  • Entry: 25x7 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Kitchen Area: 154
  • Kitchen Dim: 14 x 11
  • 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: 247
  • Family Room Area: 200
  • Laundry Room: 12x7 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 84
  • Laundryroom Dim: 12 x 7
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 4072.00
  • Total Rooms: 18
  • Windows: Insulated
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 182
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 14 x 13
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 14
  • Primary Bathrooms: Double Vanity,Shower,Tub,Jetted Tub,Window Treatment
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Window Treatment,Dressing Area,Sitting Room
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 14x13 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick, Shingle Siding
  • Outside Features: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Listing Price: 672000.00
  • Acres: 0.2170
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached,Side
  • 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: .217 acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9453.00
  • Total Assessed Value: 13146.53
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2014
Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Baylis Christina L and Baylis Richard A
Bought by
Stock Christopher D and Stock Elizabeth C
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gehris
USRealty.com LLP
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Schwarber
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$672,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-2.53%
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,302,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$647,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2007
Sold by
Xanders George L
Bought by
Baylis Christina L and Baylis Richard A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2007
Sold by
Lowy Andrew M and Ojeda Fournier Haydee
Bought by
Xanders George L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Stock Christopher D $655,000 Attorney
Baylis Christina L -- Attorney
Xanders George L $595,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stock Elizabeth C $560,000
Closed Stock Christopher D $760,000
Closed Stock Christopher D $580,000
Closed Stock Christopher D $25,000
Closed Stock Christopher D $499,000
Previous Owner Baylis Christina L $476,000
Previous Owner Xanders George L $119,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $225,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $150,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $276,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $100,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $292,000
Previous Owner Lowy Andrew M $52,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2015 01/13/15 Off Market $655,000 -- --
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Sold $655,000 -2.5% $161 / Sq Ft
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 For Sale $672,000 -- $165 / 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 $19,701 $330,061 $102,235 $227,826
2023 $20,140 $330,061 $102,235 $227,826
2022 $20,573 $302,502 $74,652 $227,850
2021 $19,815 $302,502 $74,652 $227,850
2020 $20,389 $302,502 $74,652 $227,850
2019 $19,216 $260,779 $64,355 $196,424
2018 $19,245 $228,505 $64,355 $164,150
2017 $16,020 $228,505 $64,355 $164,150
2016 $15,514 $218,138 $55,398 $162,740
2015 $13,983 $218,138 $55,398 $162,740
2014 $14,083 $218,138 $55,398 $162,740
2013 $13,147 $200,127 $50,824 $149,303
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1416274

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 041-0004-0042