NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3243 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated Value: $847,000 - $1,116,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,989 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2014

Last sale price $425,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,564/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kilgour Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Observatory Historic District

About This Home

As of October 2014

Very charming home with a warm & welcoming presence. Beautiful LR w/custom built bookcases & lovely FP. Cozy FR adjacent to kitchen over looking lovely landscaped rear yard. Very pleasant 16 X 5 solarium on 2nd floor. Beautiful FP in Master.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Wilson

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #0000336560 Listed on: 05/02/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Applegate

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #2006007957

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 88 x 155

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,989 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • 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

$14,310

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Delta
  • Degree Complete: Completed
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Cable,Ceiling Fan,Recessed Lights,Smoke Alarm,Attic Storage
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1192
  • Census Tract Realist: 48.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 6621.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Basement Features: Unfinished,Concrete Floor
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor,Chandelier,Chair Rail
  • Entry Area: 48
  • Entry Foyer: Tile Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace,Walkout
  • Living Great Rm Area: 352
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 16 x 22
  • Living Great Rm Len: 16
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 22
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace,Bookcases
  • Mechanical Systems: Garage Door Opener,Humidifier,Sump Pump w/oBattery
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Year Built: 1926
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Directions: Delta to E on Observatory
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2014-05-02
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Second Floor Area: 1138
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 15x16 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 14x9 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 18x12 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 15x16 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 20x12 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 16x22 Level: 1
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $4,312.29
  • Kitchen: 14x14 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Kitchen Features: Wood Floor,Tile Floor,Wood Cabinets,Pantry,Counter Bar
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 240
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 126
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 216
  • Entry: 6x8 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Area: 196
  • Kitchen Dim: 14 x 14
  • Levels: Two
  • 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: 240
  • Family Room Area: 240
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Wood, Gas, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 2989.00
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Windows: Insulated, Casement
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 225
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 15 x 15
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 15
  • Primary Bathrooms: Shower,Tile Floor
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wood Floor,Bath Adjoins,Walk-in Closet,Fireplace
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 15x15 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Outside Features: Deck, Porch, Wooded Lot
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 529000.00
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Built in,Front
  • Parking: Driveway

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: 88 X 155
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Bahl John and Bahl Kelsey B
Bought by
Alkalaf Sama M
Current Estimated Value
$987,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,500
Interest Rate
3.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2016
Sold by
Haslam Aaron E and Barrett Christine
Bought by
Bahl Ii John C and Bahl Kelsey B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Sep 18, 2014
Sold by
Merck Larry S and Merck Sarah P
Bought by
Haslam Aaron E and Barrett Christine
Seller's Agent
Susan Wilson
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sally Applegate
Sibcy Cline, Inc.
List Price
$592,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$167,000
-28.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Ormsbee Marilyn A and Bachhuber Richard A
Bought by
Merck Larry S and Merck Sarah P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Alkalaf Sama M $685,000 None Available
Bahl Ii John C $625,000 --
Haslam Aaron E $425,000 Attorney
Merck Larry S $524,500 First Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gade Kevin T $300,000
Previous Owner Alkalaf Sama M $68,500
Previous Owner Alkalaf Sama Moyed $68,500
Previous Owner Alkalaf Sama M $548,000
Previous Owner Bahl Ii John C $500,000
Previous Owner Barrett Christine $40,000
Previous Owner Haslam Aaron E $340,000
Previous Owner Merck Larry S $250,000
Previous Owner Bachhuber Richard A $350,000
Previous Owner Ormsbee Marilyn A $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2015 01/05/15 Off Market $425,000 -- --
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Sold $425,000 -28.2% $142 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $592,000 -- $198 / 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 $14,310 $239,750 $94,094 $145,656
2023 $14,633 $239,750 $94,094 $145,656
2022 $16,309 $239,751 $68,716 $171,035
2021 $15,700 $239,751 $68,716 $171,035
2020 $17,104 $253,751 $68,716 $185,035
2019 $16,118 $218,751 $59,238 $159,513
2018 $16,143 $218,751 $59,238 $159,513
2017 $15,336 $218,751 $59,238 $159,513
2016 $10,357 $145,583 $50,985 $94,598
2015 $9,337 $145,583 $50,985 $94,598
2014 $9,403 $145,583 $50,985 $94,598
2013 $8,779 $133,560 $46,774 $86,786
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1401076

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 039-0001-0196