NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2940 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $950,000 - $1,448,910

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,639 Sq Ft
$267/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 28, 2014

Last sale price $840,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,618/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • City View
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Walnut Hills High School Rated A+
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2014

Hyde Park barrier free 1st floor living with Elevator from garage. Hardwood floors, spa-like master bth, open kitchen, sun-filled family rm, prof maintained grounds. 1st AND 2nd Master! This House is featured in Cincinnati Post's article-Easy Access!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Ferry

Keller Williams Advisors License #2012002319 Listed on: 11/04/2013

Keller Williams Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Kurtz

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000429180

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x200
  • Privacy Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,639 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • City Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • 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

$12,245

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Paxton or Delta
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Buildings: Shed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Recessed Lights
  • Basement Sq Ft: 3254
  • Census Tract Realist: 51.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 14985.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 2441860.47
  • Accessibility Features: Yes
  • Basement Features: Part Finished,Laminate Floor
  • Bathroom 4: Full
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 2
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Full,Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 204
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor,Transom/Sidelit
  • Family Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace,Walkout,Dry Bar,Skylight
  • Living Great Rm Area: 294
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 21 x 14
  • Living Great Rm Len: 21
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 14
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener,Security System
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den: 19x10 Level: 1
  • Study Lib Den Area: 190
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 19 x 10
  • Study Lib Den Len: 19
  • Year Built: 1921
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Paxton to Observatory or Delta to Observatory.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2013-11-04
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Multi Panel Doors, 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling, French Doors, Elevator
  • Bedroom 2: 19x14 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 12x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 14x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 5: 17x12 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 14x14 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 26x19 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 21x14 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Flex Rooms: Media
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 6122.28
  • Kitchen: 14x12 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Trash Compactor
  • Kitchen Features: Wood Floor,Eat-In,Gourmet,Wood Cabinets,Island,Solid Surface Ctr
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 266
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 144
  • Study Features: Wood Floor,French Doors,Walkout
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 168
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Kitchen Area: 168
  • Kitchen Dim: 14 x 12
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 2: Partial
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 1
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 2
  • Diningroom Area: 196
  • Family Room Area: 494
  • Laundry Room: 9x12 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room Area: 108
  • Laundryroom Dim: 9 x 12
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 4639.00
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Windows: Insulated, Vinyl, Picture
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 306
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 17 x 18
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 17
  • Primary Bathrooms: Double Vanity,Marb/Gran/Slate,Shower,Other
  • PrimaryBedFeat: WW Carpet,Bath Adjoins,Walk-in Closet,Dressing Area,Walkout
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 17x18 Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: City
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Outside Features: Patio, Porch, Covered Deck/Patio, Sprinklers
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 875000.00
  • Acres: 0.3440
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Attached,Side,Oversized
  • 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: 75x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14985.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Public Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2013
Closed on
Jan 28, 2014
Sold by
Mcowen Thomas B and Mcowen Nancy M
Bought by
Goodman Michael D and Goodman Perin P
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Ferry
Keller Williams Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Kurtz
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.67%
Total Days on Market
31
Current Estimated Value
$1,238,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$398,728
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$756,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
Rehme Thomas F
Bought by
Mcowen Thomas B and Mcowen Nancy M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
8.13%
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
Goodman Michael D $840,000 Attorney
Mcowen Thomas B $350,000 --
Rehme Thomas F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goodman Michael D $668,000
Closed Goodman Michael D $756,000
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $417,000
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $373,217
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $100,000
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $417,000
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $500,000
Previous Owner Mcowen Thomas B $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Off Market $840,000 -- --
01/28/2014 01/28/14 Sold $840,000 -6.7% $181 / Sq Ft
12/05/2013 12/05/13 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2013 11/04/13 For Sale $900,000 -- $194 / 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 $20,367 $341,482 $125,535 $215,947
2023 $20,827 $341,482 $125,535 $215,947
2022 $21,044 $309,523 $91,655 $217,868
2021 $20,262 $309,523 $91,655 $217,868
2020 $20,856 $309,523 $91,655 $217,868
2019 $19,654 $266,830 $79,013 $187,817
2018 $19,684 $266,830 $79,013 $187,817
2017 $18,701 $266,830 $79,013 $187,817
2016 $20,895 $294,000 $68,019 $225,981
2015 $18,835 $294,000 $68,019 $225,981
2014 $18,394 $294,000 $68,019 $225,981
2013 $12,475 $198,874 $62,402 $136,472
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1380593

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 039-0006-0131