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5620 ISLINGTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45227

City of Cincinnati, OH, 45227

At a Glance

A-92/100
📍Location Check

Convenient for most daily needs

Several everyday amenities within 3 miles — including parks, grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops.

🏠 Most of daily life is a short drive — not walkable, but convenient for a car-based household.

💰Price Check

Looks low for the area

Priced about 33% below 25 recent comparable sales nearby.

🏠 Numbers show this 33% under recent comps. If the condition is there, this has room to be priced more aggressively.

📊Market Demand

Limited market demand data

We couldn't pull enough market activity data for a confident read on demand.

🏠 Homes clearing in ~42.72 days — that's a seller's market signal.

🌿Environmental Risk

High radon risk — testing recommended

This is worth factoring into your decision — review details in the full report below.

🏠 Zone 1 radon area — testing is non-negotiable at inspection. Mitigation is usually a few hundred dollars if needed.

🏠Property Fit

Mostly in line with nearby homes

older build (1924) — major systems may need attention.

🏠 A home from 1924 has character that doesn't comp cleanly — but every buyer weighs charm vs ongoing restoration cost differently.

What to Verify Next

  • Review recent nearby closed sales to confirm the value gap
  • Request a radon test during your inspection period
  • Have HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof inspected
  • Confirm permit history with the county

Price Check

$155,000

Looks low for the area

Based on 8 recent comparable sales nearby

LowEstimatedHigh
$146,000$215,000

What Stands Out

Red Flags

Watch List

Confidence Signals

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$91,000

Last Sale Price

2

Beds

1

Baths

912

Sq Ft

1924

Year Built

Property Snapshot

Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Square Footage912 sq ft
Price Per Sq Ft$100
Lot Size7,362 sq ft
Year Built1924
Last Sale Price$91,000
Last Sale DateJuly 18, 2019

Market Context

Risk & Safety

B-
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X — Minimal flood risk
Radon RiskZone 1 — High risk, testing recommended

Schools & Education

Assigned School DistrictCincinnati City School District

School assignment may vary — confirm with the district directly

Nearby Public Schools

John P. Parker School0.9 mi
Shroder High School1.2 mi
Kilgour School1.7 mi
Woodford Academy2.2 mi
T.C.P. World Academy2.6 mi

Nearby Private Schools

CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL1 mi
THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL1 mi
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI1.3 mi
ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi
ST MARY SCHOOL2.3 mi

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Xavier University4.1 mi
UC Blue Ash College5.8 mi
University of Cincinnati6.4 mi
College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) | University of Cincinnati6.4 mi
College of Arts & Sciences6.6 mi

Location Check

A
Nearest Grocery Store1.7 mi — Kroger Marketplace
Nearest Park0.3 mi — Ziegler Park
Nearest Restaurant #10.2 mi — The Night Kap
Nearest Restaurant #20.3 mi — Mom 'n 'em Coffee
Nearest Coffee Shop #10.3 mi — Mom 'n 'em Coffee
Nearest Coffee Shop #21.0 mi — Mad Llama Coffee
Nearest Hospital4.0 mi — The Jewish Hospital — Mercy Health
Nearest Public Transit0.2 mi — Bramble Ave & Erie Ave
Nearest Shopping Center1.6 mi — Hyde Park Plaza
Nearest Airport3.5 mi — Signature Aviation LUK - Cincinnati Municipal Airport - Lunken Field

Environmental Risk

A-
Air Quality (AQI)AQI 55 — Moderate
Superfund Sites in ZIPNone — Clean
Toxic Release FacilitiesNone — Clean
Elevation589 ft above sea level

Neighborhood

MunicipalityCity of Cincinnati
CountyHamilton County

Market Snapshot — ZIP 45227

Recent market data for this ZIP code

$364,900

Median Sale Price (ZIP)

$1,595/mo

Median Rent

42.72 days

Avg Days on Market

126

Active Listings

Property DetailsTax, construction, utilities & more

Property Age102 years
Stories1
GarageBasement
StyleConventional
ExteriorStucco
Total Rooms4
Owner OccupiedNo (Investment)
Tax Assessed Value$42,858
Tax — Land Value$16,566
Tax — Improvements$26,292
Annual Tax Amount$2,727
Effective Tax Rate6.36%
Elevation589 ft
CountyHamilton County
MunicipalityCity of Cincinnati

Recent Comparable Sales (10)

Median $/SqFt: $249
Avg $/SqFt: $228

Based on 25 recent comparable sales with verified price and size data.

4266 BLANEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 992 sqft · Built 1940

$160,000

$161/sqftSold Dec 2025

4442 SIMPSON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 924 sqft · Built 1942

$61,800

$67/sqftSold Dec 2025

6009 DESMOND ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

1 bed · 1 bath · 902 sqft · Built 1900

$119,900

$133/sqftSold Dec 2025

3815 WATTERSON RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

3 bed · 1 bath · 877 sqft · Built 1930

$192,000

$219/sqftSold Dec 2025

6008 ELEANOR ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,056 sqft · Built 1991

$245,000

$232/sqftSold Dec 2025

6510 MURRAY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,078 sqft · Built 1962

$305,000

$283/sqftSold Nov 2025

5724 PEABODY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,086 sqft · Built 1925

$137,000

$126/sqftSold Nov 2025

4227 BLANEY AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 888 sqft · Built 1955

$105,000

$118/sqftSold Nov 2025

6622 MERWIN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

2 bed · 1 bath · 1,056 sqft · Built 1928

$280,000

$265/sqftSold Nov 2025

6745 PALMETTO ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45227

3 bed · 1 bath · 982 sqft · Built 1929

$133,000

$135/sqftSold Nov 2025

Sale History

June 25, 2019

WD

$91,000

September 5, 2008

DE

$80,000

Construction & Features

Roof: Composition Shingle
Exterior: Log
Basement: Full Finished
Garage: Yes (Underground), 1 spaces
Pool: No

Tax & Assessment

$122,450

County Market Value (2023)

$42,858

Assessed Value (2026)

$2,727.37/yr

Annual Property Tax (2026)

Building: $75,120 · Land: $47,330

Ownership & Liens

Owner: COMMUNITY FIRST PROPERTIES LLC
Owned since: June 2019
Lender: CENTERBANK
Liens: 1 ($973,801)
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What Stands Out

This property at 5620 ISLINGTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45227 received an overall grade of A-.

💪 Working in Your Favor

  • Minimal flood risk (Zone X)
  • No Superfund or toxic release sites in this ZIP
  • Garage included (Basement)
  • Conventional style with Stucco exterior
  • Cincinnati City School District
  • Elevated property at 589 ft — good drainage
  • Located in City of Cincinnati

👁️ Worth Checking

  • Older property (1924) — consider inspection for aging systems
  • Radon Zone 1 — testing recommended before purchase

Agent's Comments

What stands out about this home

Historic homes (2-bed / 1-bath, 912 sq ft) from 1924 don't plug into modern comps cleanly. Range is $146K–$215K; condition and updates on the systems usually decide where inside that range it actually trades. 8 recent comparable sales back this range, so it's a solid read. Condition decides where inside the band it lands. Tired = bottom, kept up = top. Homes from 1924 need a real systems inspection. Updated mechanicals hold the range; original systems pull it down.

These highlights are generated from public data, comparable sales, and environmental records — not a formal appraisal. A walk-through and local agent analysis are always recommended.

Your Market Snapshot

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 5620 ISLINGTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45227 was built in 1924 and offers 912 square feet on 7,362 sqft lot. Overall, it earned a A- grade — a strong score across the categories we evaluated.

Based on 25 recent comparable sales nearby, the estimated market value comes in around $155,000. Comparable homes in the area are trading at a median of $249 per square foot.

Looking at the broader market, Homes in ZIP 45227 are selling fast, averaging 43 days on market, and the median sale price sits at $365K.

Worth noting: high radon risk and older home — inspect systems. On the positive side, minimal flood risk.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA, EPA AirNow, EPA Envirofacts, NCES, USGS, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, Walk Score, RentCast, OpenStreetMap, Census Geocoder, Realie.Report generated 7/7/2026.

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