$136,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

653 Harmes Ave Cincinnati, OH 45215

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,560 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$87 Per Sq Ft

37% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Highest & best due by 10AM on 4/9/25. Currently rented month-to-month to long-term tenants for $1,295/month, this home does need work, but the price is right and the possibilities plentiful! Only 3 blocks from Reading's Benson Street bridal district & Chasing Cali Collective Coffee Shop & Event Space, this spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a detached one-car garage with a 16x12 storage area, backyard shed & a fenced, flat yard. Updated electrical wiring & panel, newer water heater. Adding to the potential are original wood floors, french doors, built-ins, spacious rooms & an all brick exterior. Low property taxes: $1,920. Sold strictly AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martine Greco

Keller Williams Pinnacle Group License #2015003314 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Keller Williams Pinnacle Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Tanya Roesel

Comey & Shepherd License #2021002775

Comey & Shepherd

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,920

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56.31 x 100.37
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Albert Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,920

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Suburb: Reading
  • Topography: Level
  • Buildings: Workshop
  • Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
  • Access: City Street
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Busline Near,Flood Plain
  • Basement Sq Ft: 956
  • Census Tract Realist: 232.01
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Heating: Gas
  • Lot Area Realist: 5663.00
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
  • Suburb S I C: Reading
  • Taxes Annual: 1920
  • Price Per Acre: 1046153.85
  • Public Transportn: Near
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Basement Features: Unfinished,Glass Blk Wind
  • Level 1 Bathroom: No
  • Level 1 Bedroom: No
  • Dining Room Feat: French Doors,Chandelier,Wood Floor
  • Living Great Rm Area: 273
  • Living Great Rm Dim: 21 x 13
  • Living Great Rm Len: 21
  • Living Great Rm Wid: 13
  • Living Room Feat: Bookcases,Walkout,Fireplace,Wood Floor
  • Single Family Desc: Single Family
  • Study Lib Den Dim: 0 x 0
  • Water Heating: Gas
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Directions: Benson St to Jefferson Ave to Elm St to Harmes Ave
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Status: Sold
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Suburb (SIC): Albert Subdivision
  • Occupancy: Tenant Right
  • Second Floor Area: 780
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: French Doors, Multi Panel Doors, Natural Woodwork
  • Bedroom 2: 13x11 Level: 2
  • Bedroom 3: 13x10 Level: 2
  • Dining Room: 13x13 Level: 1
  • Living Room: 21x13 Level: 1
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Semi Annual Taxes: $960
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry,Tile Floor,Walkout,Wood Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Area: 143
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedroom 3 Area: 130
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Kitchen Area: 132
  • Kitchen Dim: 12 x 11
  • Levels: Two
  • Zero Selling Price: No
  • Bathroom 1: Full
  • Level 1 Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 2: Partial
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Lower
  • Diningroom Area: 169
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0 x 0
  • Recreation Room Dim: 0 x 0
  • Fireplace: Inoperable
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Available for Lease: No
  • Bldg Sq Ft (Realist): 1560.00
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Windows: Wood
  • PrimaryBedroomArea: 154
  • PrimaryBedroomDim: 14 x 11
  • PrimaryBedroomLen: 14
  • Primary Bathrooms: Tile Floor,Tub w/Shower
  • PrimaryBedFeat: Wood Floor
  • P R I M A R Y B E D R O O M: 14x11 Level: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Metal
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction: Brick
  • Outside Features: Enclosed Porch, Fireplace, Porch
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Listing Price: 99000.00
  • Acres: 0.1300
  • New Construction: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Carport: Oversized,Garage Detached
  • Parking: On 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: Reading Community Ci

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 56.31 X 100.37
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Total Assessed Value: of record
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Abatement: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Ere Investments Llc
Bought by
Barbera & Sample Investment Co Llc
Seller's Agent
Martine Greco
Keller Williams Pinnacle Group
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Roesel
Comey & Shepherd
List Price
$99,000
Sold Price
$136,000
Premium/Discount to List
$37,000
37.37%
Views
63
Current Estimated Value
$112,621

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-42.58%
Original Mortgage
$188,800
Outstanding Balance
$142,771
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
-$30,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2022
Sold by
Burnett Group Llc
Bought by
Ere Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,500
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2022
Sold by
Ktcj Properties Llc
Bought by
Burnett Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,500
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2004
Sold by
Roberts Timothy R
Bought by
Ktcj Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,800
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $136,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $136,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $101,025 Fingerman Debra M
Warranty Deed $60,000 Fingerman Debra M
Warranty Deed $60,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $108,000 Classic Title Agency Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $188,800 Construction
Closed $188,800 Construction
Previous Owner $93,500 Construction
Previous Owner $91,800 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $136,000 +37.4% $87 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Off Market $99,000 -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Off Market $99,000 -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $99,000 -- $63 / 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 $1,920 $35,361 $9,524 $25,837
2023 $1,917 $35,361 $9,524 $25,837
2022 $1,984 $28,424 $7,658 $20,766
2021 $1,698 $28,424 $7,658 $20,766
2020 $1,674 $28,424 $7,658 $20,766
2019 $1,631 $25,151 $6,776 $18,375
2018 $1,631 $25,151 $6,776 $18,375
2017 $1,559 $25,151 $6,776 $18,375
2016 $1,809 $28,967 $7,179 $21,788
2015 $1,800 $28,967 $7,179 $21,788
2014 $1,582 $28,967 $7,179 $21,788
2013 $1,603 $29,558 $7,326 $22,232
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

MLS Number: 1836058

MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS)

APN: 671-0006-0099