1197 Rulison Avenue

Sold 6/5/25

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Last Sold Price

$275,000

5 beds2 baths2,708 sqft$102/sqft

1197 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,451 sq ftLot Size

1915Year Built

$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort! This stunning home blends old-world charm with contemporary convenience, featuring a spacious open-concept floor plan. Gorgeous hardwood floors span the first and second levels, while the third floor offers plush carpeting for added comfort in the upstairs bedrooms. With five true bedrooms, a dedicated study, and a generously sized kitchen, this home is designed for both functionality and style. The eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a large island,...Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Comfort! This stunning home blends old-world charm with contemporary convenience, featuring a spacious open-concept floor plan. Gorgeous hardwood floors span the first and second levels, while the third floor offers plush carpeting for added comfort in the upstairs bedrooms. With five true bedrooms, a dedicated study, and a generously sized kitchen, this home is designed for both functionality and style. The eat-in kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting a large island, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and abundant cabinet space, all complemented by a separate formal dining room. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light, enhancing its warm and inviting ambiance. Enjoy outdoor living on the charming front porch or entertain on the deck off the kitchen, perfect for gatherings and relaxation. This showstopping home is a must-see!

Listing closed: 06/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati, MLS#: 1837121

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Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

1/44

$255,000

Sold 04/24/26

5
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,530
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bedrooms: 2
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Square Feet: 0.26
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3050 Ramona Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211

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Bedrooms: 2
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Square Feet: 0.16
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Property Information for 1197 Rulison Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $5,371 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Hamilton County
Architectural Style: Traditional
Zoning: Residential, Commercial
Zoning Details: Residential, Commercial

Building Information

Year Built: 1915
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,451 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

MLS Area Major: Hamilton-W04
Area Short Name: W04

Directions: From 75: Use 50W to River Rd. Veer Right to the Elberon exit. Stay on Elberon, then left on 8th St. Right on Overlook. Left on Zula. Right on Rulison.
FIPS Code: 61
Township: Cincinnati City
Census Tract: 99.01

Taxes and HOA

Has Association: No
Parcel Number: 180-0A80-0157-00

Semi Annual Taxes: $2685
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes Annual: $5,371.00

School Information

High School District: Cincinnati City SD

Parking

Garage Carport: Rear, Garage Detached
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Property

Lot Information

Land Description: Less than .5 Acre
Lot Area: 8451.0

Lot Size Acres: 0.194
Lot Size Dimensions: 65 x 131
Lot Size Square Feet: 8451.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
2nd Floor Area: 1024

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2708.0
3rd Party Approval Required: No

Above Grade Sq Ft: 2708
Assessment Amount: Of Record
Has Board Loaded: No
Complete Renovation: No
New Construction: No
Single Family Description: Single Family
Validated: Yes
Year Built: 1915

Building Features

Foundation Details: Poured
Levels: Three+

Entry: 11x14 Level: 1
Entry Area: 154
Entry Dimensions: 11 x 14
Entry Length: 11
Entry Width: 14
Has Additional Dwelling Unit: No
Construction Materials: Brick

Utilities

Gas: Natural
Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public
Mechanical Systems: Water Softener

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Shingle, Tile

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Basement: Full

Basement Features: Unfinished
Bathroom1: Full
Bathroom1 Level: 1
Bathroom2: Full
Bathroom2 Level: 2
Bath Level1 Type: Full
Bathroom Level: Yes
Bathrooms: 2.0
Bathrooms Display: 2 (2 0)
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedroom Level1: No
Bedrooms Total: 5
Basement Sq Ft: 1138
Cooling: Central Air
Entry Foyer: Wood Floor
Fireplace Features: Inoperable
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features: 9Ft + Ceiling
Primary Bathroom: Tub w/Shower
Rooms Total: 10
Study Features: Wood Floor
Water Heating: Gas
Window Features: Vinyl

Room Information

Bedroom

Bedroom Width: 13
Primary Bed Feature: Wood Floor

Primary Bedroom: 15x15 Level: 2
Primary Bedroom Area: 225
Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary Bedroom Length: 15
Primary Bedroom Width: 15
Bedroom 2: 14x13 Level: 2
Bedroom 2 Area: 182
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 2 Length: 14
Bedroom 3: 13x15 Level: 2
Bedroom 3 Area: 195
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 3 Length: 13
Bedroom 3 Width: 15
Bedroom 4: 15x11 Level: 3
Bedroom 4 Area: 165
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4 Length: 15
Bedroom 4 Width: 11
Bedroom 5: 16x25 Level: 3
Bedroom 5 Area: 400
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 16 x 25
Bedroom 5 Length: 16
Bedroom 5 Width: 25

Breakfast Room

Breakfast Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Dining Room

Dining Room: 14x15 Level: 1
Dining Room Area: 210

Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 15
Dining Room Feat: Wood Floor
Dining Room Length: 14
Dining Room Width: 15

Family Room

Family Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 225
Kitchen Dimensions: 15 x 15

Kitchen Features: Counter Bar, Solid Surface Ctr, Eat-In, Island, Wood Floor
Kitchen Length: 15
Kitchen Width: 15

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Living Room

Living Great Room Dimensions: 0 x 0

Additional Room Information

Flex Rooms: Sitting Area
Great Room: 15x15 Level: 1

Recreation Room Dimensions: 0 x 0
Study/Library Den: 6x8 Level: 2
Study/Library Den Area: 48
Study/Library Den Dimensions: 6 x 8
Study/Library Den Length: 6
Study/Library Den Width: 8

Rental

Rent Information

Occupancy: Negotiable
Has Lease Considered: No

Sub Lease: No

Property History for 1197 Rulison Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 5, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903963333	$275,000	+3.8% / yr
Jun 5, 2025	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1837121	$275,000	—
Apr 16, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1837121	$280,000	—
Oct 25, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1501106952	$249,500	+107.4% / yr
Oct 25, 2022	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1753150	$249,500	—
Sep 17, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1753150	$249,500	—
Nov 24, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1480912008	$127,800	-1.1% / yr
Sep 27, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #409553509	$140,000	—
Oct 1, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #231366463	$140,000	—
Jan 27, 2006	Permanently Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #973886	$134,900	—
Sep 1, 2005	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #973886	$134,900	—
Oct 28, 2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #103405233	$140,000	—
Oct 18, 2002	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #804881	$140,000	—
Sep 3, 2002	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #804881	$139,900	—
Feb 27, 1998	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #616338	$115,000	—
Jan 13, 1998	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #616338	$115,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/05/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1903963333	$275,000 +3.8% / yr
06/05/2025	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1837121	$275,000
04/16/2025	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1837121	$280,000
10/25/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1501106952	$249,500 +107.4% / yr
10/25/2022	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1753150	$249,500
09/17/2022	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #1753150	$249,500
11/24/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1480912008	$127,800 -1.1% / yr
09/27/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #409553509	$140,000
10/01/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #231366463	$140,000
01/27/2006	Permanently Off Market MLS of Greater Cincinnati #973886	$134,900
09/01/2005	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #973886	$134,900
10/28/2002	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #103405233	$140,000
10/18/2002	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #804881	$140,000
09/03/2002	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #804881	$139,900
02/27/1998	Sold MLS of Greater Cincinnati #616338	$115,000
01/13/1998	Listed (Active) MLS of Greater Cincinnati #616338	$115,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1197 Rulison Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,237Additions$81,088Total$87,325

Tax Record2025$5,461 ($455 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,708 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,451 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915CountyHAMILTONAPN180-0A80-0157-00

Schools near 1197 Rulison Avenue

This home is within Cincinnati Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Carson Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.8 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 12	0.5 mi
3/10	Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	4.2 mi
3/10	Hughes STEM High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	4.3 mi
3/10	Western Hills University High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	0.5 mi
5/10	Dater Montessori Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 6	1.2 mi
NR	St Teresa of Avila School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.1 mi
NR	St William Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Carson Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	Gilbert A. Dater High School Public5 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
3/10	Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	4.2 mi
3/10	Hughes STEM High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	4.3 mi
3/10	Western Hills University High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
5/10	Dater Montessori Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	St Teresa of Avila School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	St William Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1197 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$275,000	5	2	2,708	8,451
1199 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$125,000	3	2	–	6,708
1195 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$75,000	–	2	2,280	6,708
1207 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	–	–	–	–	13,112
1191 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$285,000	3	2	1,720	6,665
1192 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$94,000	3	2	1,265	7,405
1198 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$118,500	2	1	1,701	7,318
1188 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$77,000	3	2	1,508	7,318
1206 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$77,500	3	3	1,347	0
1209 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	–	–	–	–	6,098
1206 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$89,900	–	–	1,872	0
1186 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$53,910	4	1.5	1,476	7,100
1211 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	–	–	–	–	348
1210 Coronado Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$123,500	4	2	1,648	7,100
1183 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	$279,000	5	4	2,648	0
1210 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238	–	3	1	1,402	21,606

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