$511,100
SOLD APR 19, 2019

2823 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,386 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$214 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • City View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2024

You'll find character, charm, and updates galore in this perfectly situated Hyde Park home blocks to Hyde Park and Mt.Lookout Squares. Chef's kitchen opens to dining and living area great for entertaining. Relax in your private master suite. All 3.5 bathrooms are updated. Finished lower level, Paver patio w/fireplace and great yard. Newer mechanics

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Atti

eXp Realty License #2012001771 Listed on: 03/08/2019

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Drew Homan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2013002701

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Wood Fence
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 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
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 95% Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Air Conditioning
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Linwood Ave
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Busline Near,Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights
  • Basement Sq Ft: 781
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Furn EF Rtd 95%+
  • Lot Area Realist: 7449.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Public Transportn: Nearby
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Basement Features: Glass Blk Wind,Part Finished,WW Carpet
  • Bathroom 4: Full
  • Bathroom 4 Level: Lower
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Room Feat: Chandelier,Wood Floor,Other
  • Entry Area: 120
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: WW Carpet,Other
  • Living Great Rm Area: 252
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 18 x 14
  • Living Great Rm Len: 18
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 14
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace,Window Treatment,Wood Floor,Other
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Smart Technology: Thermostat
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1906
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Directions: Observatory Ave between Linwood and Monteith Ave.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2019-03-08
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 781
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 15x14 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 15x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 10x9 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 18x14 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 20x18 Level: Lower
  • Living Room: 18x14 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 0x0 Level: Lower
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $5,806
  • Kitchen: 13x10 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Bar,Gourmet,Marble/Granite/Slate,Tile Floor,Wood Cabinets
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 210
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 165
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 90
  • Entry: 15x8 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 130
  • Kitchen Dim: 13 x 10
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Partial
  • Level 1 Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 3
  • Diningroom Area: 252
  • Family Room Area: 360
  • Laundry Room: 9x6 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 54
  • Laundryroom Dim: 9 x 6
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Dummy, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 2386.00
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Windows: Double Hung, Storm, Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 266
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 19 x 14
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 19
  • Primary Bathrooms: Built-In Shower Seat,Double Vanity,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Tile Floor
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Walk-in Closet,Window Treatment,WW Carpet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 19x14 Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Fencing: Metal, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Fireplace, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 539000.00
  • New Construction: No
  • TopographyDetails: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x150
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • 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
2
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $655,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $511,100 Lawyers Title Of Cincinnati
Warranty Deed $450,000 --
Warranty Deed $415,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Vintage Title Agency Inc
Warranty Deed $360,000 Classic Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $223,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $458,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $585,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $480,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,880 New Conventional
Previous Owner $459,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $332,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $295,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $299,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,300 Unknown
Previous Owner $288,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $36,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $177,000 Unknown
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: 1612949

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 046-0003-0044