$605,000
SOLD JAN 18, 2019

3290 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
9,627 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$238 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

165 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Kilgour Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Observatory Historic District

About This Home

As of January 2019

An entertainer's dream in the Observatory Historic District! Updated kitchen w/butler's pantry, 2000+ bottle wine cellar, updated patio & lrg living room are perfect for entertaining. Close to the Observatory, Ault Park & Kilgour, this home is central to all the things that make Hyde Park great. 2 car garage w/workshop above w/plenty of storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Draznik

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2006001330 Listed on: 07/05/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle De La Vega

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2017004935

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,627 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55.22 x 125
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Observatory Place
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1014
  • Census Tract Realist: 51.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 9627.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Price Per Acre: 2737556.56
  • Basement Features: Finished,Other
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Built-ins,Chandelier,Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 56
  • Entry Foyer: Closet,Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 253
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 23 x 11
  • Living Great Rm Len: 23
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 11
  • Living Room Feat: Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1900
  • School 1 Type: District Phone
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: Delta to east on Observatory, on the corner of Observatory Ave and Observatory Place.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2018-07-05
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • Second Floor Area: 1014
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling
  • Bedroom 2: 9x13 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 8x13 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 13x12 Level: 1
  • Family Room: 18x9 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 23x11 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 13x12 Level: Basement
  • Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Flex Rooms: Bonus Room,Wine Cellar
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • School Name1: Call SD 513-363-0000
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $6,034.42
  • Kitchen: 12x13 Level: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry,Counter Bar,Gourmet,Marble/Granite/Slate,Wood Cabinets,Wood Floor,Other
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 117
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 104
  • Entry: 7x8 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Kitchen Area: 156
  • Kitchen Dim: 12 x 13
  • Levels: Three
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Partial
  • Level 1 Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 2: Full
  • Bathroom 2 Level: 2
  • Bathroom 3: Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 2
  • Diningroom Area: 156
  • Family Room Area: 162
  • Laundry Room: 10x13 Level: Basement
  • Laundry Room Area: 130
  • Laundryroom Dim: 10 x 13
  • Recreation Room Area: 156
  • Recreation Room Dim: 13 x 12
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 2540.00
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Windows: Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: Yes
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 273
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 21 x 13
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 21
  • Primary Bathrooms: Shower,Tile Floor
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Bath Adjoins,Walkout,Wood Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 21x13 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Corner Lot, Patio
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 629000.00
  • Acres: 0.2210
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Garage Detached
  • Parking: Off Street, On 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: 55.22 X 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9627.00
  • Total Assessed Value: Of Record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2018
Closed on
Jan 18, 2019
Sold by
Spiller Keith P and Spiller Amy B
Bought by
Bonta Lewis Erin D and Lewis John R
Seller's Agent
Bill Draznik
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michelle De La Vega
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-10.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Sold by
Wallgren Anita L
Bought by
Sutton Mary Brooks

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,400
Interest Rate
8.97%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $605,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $610,000 New Conventional
Closed $484,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $279,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $849,900 -2.3% $264 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $869,900 -2.2% $271 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $889,900 -1.1% $277 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $899,900 -2.7% $280 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $924,900 -2.6% $288 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $949,900 +57.0% $296 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Off Market $605,000 -- --
01/18/2019 01/18/19 Sold $605,000 -3.8% $238 / Sq Ft
12/15/2018 12/15/18 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Price Changed $629,000 -4.6% $248 / Sq Ft
09/07/2018 09/07/18 Price Changed $659,000 -2.9% $259 / Sq Ft
07/03/2018 07/03/18 For Sale $679,000 -- $267 / 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 $14,302 $238,928 $112,417 $126,511
2023 $14,621 $238,928 $112,417 $126,511
2022 $14,443 $211,751 $82,044 $129,707
2021 $13,896 $211,751 $82,044 $129,707
2020 $14,300 $211,751 $82,044 $129,707
2019 $12,724 $172,263 $70,728 $101,535
2018 $12,744 $172,263 $70,728 $101,535
2017 $12,107 $172,263 $70,728 $101,535
2016 $11,116 $155,856 $60,911 $94,945
2015 $10,022 $155,856 $60,911 $94,945
2014 $10,093 $155,856 $60,911 $94,945
2013 $9,422 $142,986 $55,881 $87,105
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1586725

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 039-0001-0118