NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2823 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $646,000 - $771,595

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,386 Sq Ft
$299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2024

Last sale price $655,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,867/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

As of February 2024

Welcome Home to 2823 Observatory! Classic Hyde Park Layout with walkability to both Hyde Park Square & Mt Lookout Square. 4 Bedrooms + 3.5 Bathrooms w/ Large 2 Car Garage (W/ Electric Car Charger Hook Ups). Large Primary Bedroom w/ Attached Bathroom. Open Kitchen w/ Updated Appliances. Recent Updates Include Windows (2022), Roof (2022), Front Porch (2021), Exterior Paint (2020) and Third Floor Mini Split (AC Unit) (2021). Bedroom w/ Built In Murphy Bed/Desk. Fenced Backyard & Finished Basement! Move In Ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Drew Homan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2013002701 Listed on: 12/09/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Ingrid Likes

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2009000980

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Dorger

Comey & Shepherd License #2003012566

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 7,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,386 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Tile Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,600

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Basement Sq Ft: 400
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 3830409.36
  • Basement Features: Finished,Glass Blk Wind,Walkout,WW Carpet
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Entry Dim: 0 x 0
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 0 x 0
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: None
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2023-12-16
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 14x15 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 11x15 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 9x10 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 14x18 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 18x20
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 6300
  • Kitchen: 10x13 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 210
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 165
  • Study Features: Window Treatment
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 90
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 130
  • Kitchen Dim: 13 x 10
  • Levels: QuadLevel, Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Level 1 Bath: 3
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Lower
  • Diningroom Area: 252
  • Family Room Area: 360
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 2386.00
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Windows: Double Hung, Storm, Wood
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 266
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 19 x 14
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 19
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 14x19 Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Fencing: Metal, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Covered Deck/Patio, Fireplace, Patio
  • Listing Price: 650000.00
  • Acres: 0.1710
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Front,Garage Detached
  • Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Gas: Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Schools

  • District: Cincinnati City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7449.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2023
Closed on
Feb 15, 2024
Sold by
Apple Benjamin D and Apple Ruth L
Bought by
Dale Allison and Ballmes Simon
Seller's Agent
Drew Homan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bob Dorger
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.77%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$712,399

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$458,500
Outstanding Balance
$452,623
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$259,776

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2019
Closed on
Apr 19, 2019
Sold by
Wildemuth Douglas and Ellion Kaitlin
Bought by
Apple Benjamin D and Apple Ruth L
Seller's Agent
Drew Homan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Drew Homan
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$4,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$408,880
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2016
Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Zangara Kenneth C and Zangara Kelly Lynn
Bought by
Wildemuth Douglas and Elliott Kaitlin
Seller's Agent
Peter Chabris
Keller Williams Seven Hills Re
Buyer's Agent
David Dawson
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2013
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Keegan David M and Keegan Amy L
Bought by
Young Gregory R and Young Chelsea J
Seller's Agent
Gloria Cook
Comey & Shepherd
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Cook
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2007
Sold by
Hunt David Charles
Bought by
Keegan David M and Keegan Amy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,300
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2004
Sold by
Cruz Maria Elena and Carlos Mairal S
Bought by
Hunt David Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2004
Sold by
Linley Ruth G and Linley William H
Bought by
Cruz Maria Elena
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
Dale Allison $655,000 None Listed On Document
Apple Benjamin D $511,100 Lawyers Title Of Cincinnati
Wildemuth Douglas $450,000 --
Young Gregory R $415,000 Attorney
Keegan David M -- Vintage Title Agency Inc
Hunt David Charles $360,000 Classic Title Agency Llc
Cruz Maria Elena $223,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dale Allison $458,500
Previous Owner Apple Benjamin D $585,000
Previous Owner Apple Benjamin D $480,000
Previous Owner Apple Benjamin D $417,500
Previous Owner Apple Benjamin D $408,880
Previous Owner Wildemuth Douglas J $459,000
Previous Owner Wildemuth Douglas $405,000
Previous Owner Young Gregory R $332,000
Previous Owner Keegan David M $295,000
Previous Owner Keegan David M $295,300
Previous Owner Keegan David M $299,000
Previous Owner Keegan David M $364,300
Previous Owner Hunt David Charles $288,000
Previous Owner Hunt David Charles $36,000
Previous Owner Cruz Maria E $177,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Sold $655,000 +0.8% $275 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2023 12/09/23 For Sale $650,000 +27.2% $272 / Sq Ft
02/16/2020 02/16/20 Off Market $511,100 -- --
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Off Market $4,000 -- --
05/10/2019 05/10/19 Rented $4,000 -99.2% --
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Sold $511,100 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
04/19/2019 04/19/19 For Rent $4,000 0.0% --
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 For Sale $539,000 +19.8% $226 / Sq Ft
01/29/2017 01/29/17 Off Market $450,000 -- --
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $450,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
09/20/2016 09/20/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $450,000 +2.3% $189 / Sq Ft
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Off Market $439,900 -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 Sold $439,900 -1.1% $184 / Sq Ft
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Price Changed $445,000 -2.2% $187 / Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 For Sale $455,000 -2.6% $191 / Sq Ft
09/28/2015 09/28/15 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2015 08/31/15 For Sale $467,000 +12.5% $196 / Sq Ft
06/27/2013 06/27/13 Off Market $415,000 -- --
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Sold $415,000 -5.7% $174 / Sq Ft
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2013 02/06/13 For Sale $440,000 -- $184 / 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 $13,039 $206,129 $90,475 $115,654
2023 $13,062 $206,129 $90,475 $115,654
2022 $12,601 $178,886 $66,077 $112,809
2021 $12,389 $178,886 $66,077 $112,809
2020 $12,425 $178,886 $66,077 $112,809
2019 $11,606 $157,501 $56,963 $100,538
2018 $11,624 $157,501 $56,963 $100,538
2017 $11,045 $157,501 $56,963 $100,538
2016 $10,336 $145,251 $49,025 $96,226
2015 $9,316 $145,251 $49,025 $96,226
2014 $9,382 $145,251 $49,025 $96,226
2013 $7,676 $116,757 $44,975 $71,782
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1791631

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 046-0003-0044