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$104,567$102 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5253 ROLSTON AVE

CINCINNATI, OH 45212
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,024 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,311 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$105K
$86K low$123K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,482 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$38,756 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,125
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$29,631
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,730

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHAMILTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 112 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Norwood View Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Norwood Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Norwood High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Norwood City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45212These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.212
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,143
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,873 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,426
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

5253 Rolston Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Cincinnati 45212
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Cincinnati 45212
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Cincinnati 45212
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Hamilton County

What homes are worth in Cincinnati 45212

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$107K$546K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Cincinnati 45212.

How it measures up in Cincinnati 45212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cincinnati 45212.

Estimated value$104,567
CheaperTypical $262,697Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$102
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,617 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size3,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1916Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 5253 Rolston Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCincinnati 45212Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,5672% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1025% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,024 ft²11% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,311 ft²12% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192467% of homes18% of homes

About 5253 Rolston Ave

How much is 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH is $104,567 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $86,095 to $123,039. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH last sell?

5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,024 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH built?

5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH is assigned to Norwood View Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Norwood Middle School (middle), rated C-; Norwood High School (high), rated C. All sit in Norwood City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH compare to other homes in Cincinnati 45212?

Among the 6,829 homes in Cincinnati 45212, it is worth more than 2% of them ($104,567 against a typical $262,697), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($102 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,024 ft² against a typical 1,617 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,311 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1924 against a typical 1916). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5253 Rolston Ave, Cincinnati, OH was $1,482. The county assessed it at $38,756.

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