$924,900
$25K PRICE DROP

3290 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208

Estimated payment $6,310/month

Total Views 14,543
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,214 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

Timeless brick Colonial with many recent upgrades in the beautiful Observatory Historic district! The spacious, versatile layout is ideal for cozy comfort or entertaining guests. Elegant Foyer, crown molding, French doors, custom built-ins. First floor Living Room and Family Room. Remodeled Kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, granite, new appliances, 5 burner gas range, and Butler's Pantry with bev fridge! Professionally finished lower level in 2023 with Media Room, Rec Room, wet bar, and Bathroom! Primary Suite retreat with beamed ceiling, window seat, new Full Bath 2023! 2nd floor Laundry added. 2 Bedrooms with Jack & Jill Bath PLUS 2 more Bedrooms and new Full Bath on 3rd floor. Detached Garage with new door and loft area above. New Roof 2023, AC 2022, Furnace 2020. Amazing location near Ault Park!

Listing Agent

Rick Finn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0000396750 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Finn Team

Coldwell Banker Realty License #2001012278

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,300

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,627 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 125
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 95% Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,300

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Hyde Park
  • Cross Street: Observatory Place
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Ceiling Fan, Recessed Lights, Smoke Alarm
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1014
  • Census Tract Realist: 51.00
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas Furn EF Rtd 95%+
  • Lot Area Realist: 9627.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Hyde Park
  • Taxes Annual: 14300
  • Price Per Acre: 4185067.87
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Bathroom 4: Partial
  • Bathroom 4 Level: 1
  • Level 1 Bathroom Type: Partial
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Bedroom 5 Area: 132
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: Built-ins, Chair Rail, Chandelier, Wood Floor
  • Entry Area: 56
  • Entry Foyer: Closet, Wood Floor
  • Family Room Feat: Fireplace, Wet Bar, Wood Floor
  • Great Room Feat: Fireplace, Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 162
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 18 x 9
  • Living Great Rm Len: 18
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 9
  • Living Room Feat: Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Directions: Delta Avenue to East on Observatory Avenue. On the corner of Observatory Avenue and Observatory Place
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Active
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: Negotiable
  • Second Floor Area: 1014
  • ADU Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9Ft + Ceiling, Beam Ceiling, Crown Molding, Multi Panel Doors
  • Bedroom 2: 13x10 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 13x9 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 4: 12x11 Level: 3
  • Bedroom 5: 12x11 Level: 3
  • Dining Room: 13x12 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 18x9 Level: 1
  • Recreation Room: 13x12 Level: Lower
  • Flex Rooms: Bonus Room, Wine Cellar
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $7150
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Counter Bar, Gourmet, Wood Cabinets, Wood Floor, Marble/Granite/Slate
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 130
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 117
  • Bedroom 4 Area: 132
  • Entry: 8x7 Level: 1
  • Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Great Room: 23x11 Level: 1
  • Kitchen Area: 156
  • Kitchen Dim: 12 x 13
  • Levels: Three+
  • 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: 156
  • Family Room Area: 374
  • Laundry Room: 6x5 Level: 2
  • Laundry Room Area: 30
  • Laundryroom Dim: 6 x 5
  • Recreation Room Area: 156
  • Recreation Room Dim: 13 x 12
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 3214.00
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Windows: Double Hung, Wood
  • First Floor Family Room: 22x17 Level: Lower
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 273
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 21 x 13
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 21
  • Primary Bathrooms: Shower, Tile Floor, Marb/Gran/Slate
  • 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, Porch
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 924900.00
  • Acres: 0.2210
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Carport: Oversized, Garage Detached
  • Parking: Off Street, Driveway

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 X 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9627.00
  • Total Assessed Value: of record

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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)

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

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Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1840481

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 039-0001-0118