NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2867 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $1,043,000 - $1,426,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,576 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2019

Last sale price $730,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,576/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2019

Superior renovation & just blocks to Hyde Park & Mt. Lookout Squares! 25' open cooks kitchen walks out to terrace & fireplace - Amazing master suite w/sitting room & balcony - All perfect for entertaining! Tax Abatement too!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Hinckley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000261574 Listed on: 08/16/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Jones

eXp Realty License #0000444325

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,282

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 140

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,576 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,282

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: 220 Volt,Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1266
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 7013.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 4534161.49
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor,Glass Blk Wind,Unfinished
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Chandelier,Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 100
  • Entry Foyer: Closet,Transom/Sidelit,Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Walkout,Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 260
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 20 x 13
  • Living Great Rm Len: 20
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 13
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den: 16x12 Level: 1
  • Study Lib Den Area: 192
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 16 x 12
  • Study Lib Den Len: 16
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1907
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Directions: Observatory between Cryer and Duncan
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2019-08-16
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 1510
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Multi Panel Doors
  • Bedroom 2: 12x10 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 11x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 22x17 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 14x12 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 16x12 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 20x13 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $6141
  • Kitchen: 25x17 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Counter Bar,Eat-In,Gourmet,Island,Marble/Granite/Slate,Walkout,Wood Cabinets,Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 120
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 121
  • Study Features: Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 374
  • Entry: 10x10 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 425
  • Kitchen Dim: 25 x 17
  • 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: 168
  • Family Room Area: 192
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Inoperable, Marble
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3576.00
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Windows: Double Hung, Storm, Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 378
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 27 x 14
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 27
  • Primary Bathrooms: Built-In Shower Seat,Double Vanity,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Wood Floor
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Fireplace,Sitting Room,Walk-in Closet,Wood Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 27x14 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Balcony, Fireplace, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation: Block
  • Listing Price: 749900.00
  • Acres: 0.1610
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached
  • Parking: Off 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: 50 x 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7013.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Kuzio Geoffrey R and Kuzio Tessa L
Bought by
Kowaleski Joseph Robert and Kowaleski Kristina Lynne
Seller's Agent
Michael Hinckley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christy Jones
eXp Realty
List Price
$810,000
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-9.88%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$1,172,541

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$442,541
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.88%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2014
Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Es Remodel Llc
Bought by
Kuzio Geoffrey R and Kuzio Tessa L
Seller's Agent
Anne Cavellier
Keller Williams Advisors
Buyer's Agent
David Dawson
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-8.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.14%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Becker Bryan David and Williams Crystal
Bought by
Es Remodel Llc
Seller's Agent
Cammie Becker
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Cavellier
Keller Williams Advisors
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-15.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
366.78%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1999
Sold by
Sulfsted Margaret M
Bought by
Becker Bryan David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Kowaleski Joseph Robert $730,000 Ltoc
Kuzio Geoffrey R $735,000 Attorney
Es Remodel Llc $270,000 Attorney
Becker Bryan David $170,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kowaleski Joseph Robert $432,000
Closed Kowaleski Joseph Robert $435,000
Previous Owner Kuzio Geoffrey R $4,345,400
Previous Owner Kuzio Geoffrey R $441,000
Previous Owner Es Remodel Llc $475,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan D $212,800
Previous Owner Becker Bryan D $225,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan David $236,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan David $60,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan David $44,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan David $34,000
Previous Owner Becker Bryan David $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Off Market $730,000 -- --
11/15/2019 11/15/19 Sold $730,000 -2.7% $204 / Sq Ft
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Price Changed $749,900 -4.5% $210 / Sq Ft
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Price Changed $785,000 -3.1% $220 / Sq Ft
08/16/2019 08/16/19 For Sale $810,000 +10.2% $227 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Off Market $735,000 -- --
01/15/2015 01/15/15 Sold $735,000 -8.0% $263 / Sq Ft
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2014 10/30/14 For Sale $799,000 +195.9% $286 / Sq Ft
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Off Market $270,000 -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $270,000 -15.6% $96 / Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2013 10/07/13 For Sale $319,900 -- $114 / 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 $12,233 $301,344 $87,763 $213,581
2023 $12,510 $301,344 $87,763 $213,581
2022 $10,831 $255,501 $64,096 $191,405
2021 $10,427 $255,501 $64,096 $191,405
2020 $10,733 $255,501 $64,096 $191,405
2019 $12,283 $257,251 $55,255 $201,996
2018 $12,293 $257,251 $55,255 $201,996
2017 $11,841 $257,251 $55,255 $201,996
2016 $12,139 $257,251 $44,937 $212,314
2015 $10,848 $257,251 $44,937 $212,314
2014 $6,405 $94,501 $44,937 $49,564
2013 $7,151 $103,716 $43,628 $60,088
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1633343

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 046-0002-0036