NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2979 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $532,000 - $650,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,758 Sq Ft
$335/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2016

Last sale price $367,500 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,820/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Kilgour Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Crown Molding

About This Home

As of November 2016

The totally cute yellow house on Observatory! Walk to both Squares from this fab location! Freshly painted and updated throughout. Spacious 1st fl FR & bonus LL rec room. Generous walk-in master closet. Bay window, built-ins, window seat in LR. Hard to find deep 270ft yard. Everything you want. Absolutely adorable!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Rigling

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2012001066 Listed on: 10/28/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Rakesh Ram

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000342857

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Vickroy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2003007042

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,164

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 8,886 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x270
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hyde Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,164

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Grace Avenue
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Buildings: Shed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Ceiling Fan,Attic Storage,Busline Near
  • Basement Sq Ft: 858
  • Census Tract Realist: 49.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 8886.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 1801470.59
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Basement Features: Part Finished,Walkout,Vinyl Floor
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace
  • Entry Area: 96
  • Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 216
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 18 x 12
  • Living Great Rm Len: 18
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 12
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Bookcases
  • Mechanical Systems: Humidifier,Security System
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1909
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: Observatory between Grace and Delta
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2016-10-28
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Suburb (SIC): Hyde Park
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 704
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding
  • Bedroom 2: 14x12 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 11x10 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 15x14 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 13x11 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 18x12 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 16x13 Level: Lower
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $3082
  • Kitchen: 12x10 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Kitchen Features: Wood Floor,Marble/Granite/Slate,Walkout
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 168
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 110
  • Entry: 12x8 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Kitchen Area: 120
  • Kitchen Dim: 12 x 10
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 2
  • Bathroom 2: Partial
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 1
  • Diningroom Area: 210
  • Family Room Area: 143
  • Laundry Room: 0x0 Level: Lower
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Area: 208
  • Recreation Room Dim: 16 x 13
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 1758.00
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Windows: Wood, Double Hung, Storm
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 168
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 14 x 12
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 14
  • Primary Bathrooms: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wood Floor,Walk-in Closet
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 14x12 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood, Privacy
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Outside Features: Patio
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 369000.00
  • Acres: 0.2040
  • New Construction: No
  • TopographyDetails: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: None
  • 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

Green Features

  • Energy Green Features: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33x270
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8886.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2016
Closed on
Nov 28, 2016
Sold by
Evans Jonathan R and Evans Sarah S
Bought by
Rivas Margaret and Sutton Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Ann Rigling
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Vickroy
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$367,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.41%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$588,480

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$220,980
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$349,125
Outstanding Balance
$285,183
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$303,297

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Sumnar Edmund J O and Sumnar Michele V
Bought by
Evans Jonathan R and Evans Sarah S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,700
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2001
Sold by
Emery Paula Biedenharn
Bought by
Sumnar Edmund J O and Sumnar Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,200
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998
Sold by
Brockhoff Brian and Brockhoff Julie A
Bought by
Emery Paula Biedenharn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Sold by
Sieber William Karl and Sieber Cynthia Cameron
Bought by
Brockhoff Brian and Brockhoff Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,800
Interest Rate
8.64%
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
Rivas Margaret $367,500 --
Evans Jonathan R $273,800 Advanced Land Title Agency L
Sumnar Edmund J O $209,000 Vintage Title Agency Inc
Emery Paula Biedenharn $200,000 --
Brockhoff Brian -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivas Margaret $349,125
Closed Margaret Rives Sutton $349,125
Previous Owner Evans Jonathan R $232,700
Previous Owner Sumnar Edmund J O $250,000
Previous Owner Sumnar Edmund J O $208,850
Previous Owner Sumnar Edmund J O $210,400
Previous Owner Sumnar Edmund J O $44,700
Previous Owner Sumnar Edmund J O $167,200
Previous Owner Emery Paula C $20,000
Previous Owner Emery Paula Biedenharn $150,000
Previous Owner Brockhoff Brian $122,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2017 02/28/17 Off Market $367,500 -- --
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Sold $367,500 -0.4% $209 / Sq Ft
10/30/2016 10/30/16 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2016 10/28/16 For Sale $369,000 -- $210 / 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 $8,369 $140,312 $68,670 $71,642
2023 $8,558 $140,312 $68,670 $71,642
2022 $10,143 $149,206 $50,152 $99,054
2021 $9,766 $149,206 $50,152 $99,054
2020 $10,053 $149,206 $50,152 $99,054
2019 $9,474 $128,626 $43,236 $85,390
2018 $9,488 $128,626 $43,236 $85,390
2017 $9,014 $128,626 $43,236 $85,390
2016 $6,840 $96,223 $37,209 $59,014
2015 $6,166 $96,223 $37,209 $59,014
2014 $6,210 $96,223 $37,209 $59,014
2013 $5,798 $88,278 $34,136 $54,142
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1516162

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 043-0003-0049