NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3243 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $931,867 - $1,063,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,989 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2014

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

Est. 135% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,612 / mo

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Kilgour Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • 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

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Applegate

Sibcy Cline, Inc. License #2006007957

Sibcy Cline, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 88 x 155
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,989 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Chair Railings
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Chandelier
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Casement 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
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • $8 Total Annual Tax

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

6,621 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Census Tract Realist: 48.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Lot Area Realist: 6621.00
  • 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 Foyer: Tile Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Wood Floor,Fireplace,Walkout
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 16 x 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
  • Basement: Partial
  • Entry: 6x8 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Kitchen Dim: 14 x 14
  • Levels: Two
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 3
  • 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
  • Windows: Insulated, Casement
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 15 x 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$997,467

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
Bought by

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
Bought by
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
7.60%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$685,000 None Available
$625,000 --
$425,000 Attorney
$524,500 First Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $68,500
Previous Owner $548,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $340,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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
2025 $14,758 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Susan Wilson

    Sibcy Cline

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Sally Applegate

    Sibcy Cline

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1401076

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 039-0001-0196

Ohio Hamilton County Cincinnati 45208 Hyde Park

3243 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH

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