NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Observatory Dr Cincinnati, OH 45246

Estimated Value: $206,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2023

Last sale price $264,900 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,723/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Underwood Park
  • Springdale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2023

This Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch has many recent improvements including: New Kitchen with whits shaker cabinets, granit countertops, large island and stainless steel appliances, 2 New bathrooms,, new mechanicals, new flooring throughout, new roof, new windows, new garage door and fresh paint inside and out. Great floor plan, a must see! Very nice lot!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Pickering

TransOhio Realty Company License #0000294451 Listed on: 10/16/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Apryll Fambro-Watkins

Keller Williams Advisors License #2011001260

Keller Williams Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,196

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,196

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Springdale
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Springdale
  • Price Per Acre: 1055378.49
  • Level 1 Bathroom: Yes
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Yes
  • Entry Dim: 0 x 0
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 0 x 0
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: None
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Architecture: Ranch
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: I W Kemper Rd to Rose Ln to Observatory
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Showing Start Date: 2023-10-16
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Occupancy: At Closing
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: 1098
  • Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Kitchen Dim: 0 x 0
  • Levels: One
  • Bathroom 3 Level: 1
  • Laundry Room: InBasement,
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 1700.00
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Windows: Double Hung
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 0 x 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Listing Price: 264900.00
  • Acres: 0.2510
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: At Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Yes/No: No
  • Association: Cincinnati Area Multiple Listing Service
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Schools

  • District: Princeton City SD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10933.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2023
Closed on
Nov 22, 2023
Sold by
Transohio Companies Inc
Bought by
Smith Michael
Seller's Agent
Bruce Pickering
TransOhio Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Apryll Fambro-Watkins
Keller Williams Advisors
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$264,900
Current Estimated Value
$272,194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.59%
Original Mortgage
$260,101
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2023
Sold by
Kingsley Kenyon W and Kingsley Janice
Bought by
Transohio Companies Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1998
Sold by
Meyer Eric J and Meyer Wendy J
Bought by
Kingsley Kenyon W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1996
Sold by
Clyde Dina R and Clyde Richard J
Bought by
Meyer Eric J and Meyer Wendy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,785
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Smith Michael $264,900 None Listed On Document
Transohio Companies Inc $90,000 Rapid Title
Kingsley Kenyon W $100,000 --
Meyer Eric J $95,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Michael $260,101
Previous Owner Transohio Companies Inc $162,000
Previous Owner Kingsley Kenyon $76,000
Previous Owner Kingsley Kenyon W $80,000
Previous Owner Meyer Eric J $94,785
Closed Kingsley Kenyon W $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2023 11/22/23 Sold $264,900 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2023 10/16/23 For Sale $264,900 -- $156 / 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 $2,440 $56,617 $10,658 $45,959
2023 $2,446 $56,617 $10,658 $45,959
2022 $2,198 $41,374 $9,555 $31,819
2021 $2,137 $41,374 $9,555 $31,819
2020 $2,164 $41,374 $9,555 $31,819
2019 $2,002 $35,361 $8,166 $27,195
2018 $1,883 $35,361 $8,166 $27,195
2017 $1,768 $35,361 $8,166 $27,195
2016 $2,153 $42,760 $8,607 $34,153
2015 $2,175 $42,760 $8,607 $34,153
2014 $2,182 $42,760 $8,607 $34,153
2013 $1,922 $38,522 $7,753 $30,769
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1786981

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 599-0060-0046