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$148,085$66 / 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 77How 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
Last sold for $4,508 on Feb 13, 2014

538 RIDGEWAY AVE

CINCINNATI, OH 45229
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,227 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$148K
$114K low$182K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$4,508 · Feb 13, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$884 (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.$13,115 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,057
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,058
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,115
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,470

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 273 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Rockdale AcademyD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
Walnut Hills High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Cincinnati City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 45229These 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.161
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.218
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,875
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,783 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,343
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

538 Ridgeway 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 88% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hamilton County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Hamilton County

What homes are worth in Cincinnati 45229

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

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$65K$929K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Cincinnati 45229.

How it measures up in Cincinnati 45229

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cincinnati 45229.

Estimated value$148,085
CheaperTypical $273,994Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,227 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,502 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 538 Ridgeway Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvondaleCincinnati 45229Hamilton County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,08562% of homes20% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6635% of homes14% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,227 ft²56% of homes40% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac40% of homes18% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190522% of homes16% of homes9% of homes

About 538 Ridgeway Ave

How much is 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH is $148,085 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,723 to $182,447. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH last sell?

538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH last sold on Feb 13, 2014 for $4,508, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,227 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH built?

538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH is assigned to Rockdale Academy (elementary), rated D-; Walnut Hills High School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Cincinnati City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH compare to other homes in Cincinnati 45229?

Among the 2,595 homes in Cincinnati 45229, it is worth more than 20% of them ($148,085 against a typical $273,994), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($66 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 40% of them (2,227 ft² against a typical 2,502 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1905 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Hamilton County, it is worth more than 12% 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 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Ridgeway Ave, Cincinnati, OH was $884. The county assessed it at $13,115.

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