$165,000
17 Forest Ave , Cincinnati, OH 45220
- 3
- beds
- 1
- baths
- 1,338
- sqft
- 1910
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 1899626
- County:
- Hamilton
- Listed By:
- Sami Kassem - ERA REAL Solutions Realty. LLC
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
Welcome to 17 Forest Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220, a great opportunity for investors seeking a value-add property or first-time buyers looking for an affordable place to call home. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof, furnace, and water heater, all installed within the last six months. Inside, you'll find new vinyl flooring throughout and an updated kitchen featuring new cabinets, countertops, and a new stove. While a little cosmetic TLC could further maximize its potential, the costly mechanical and structural improvements are already done. An additional parcel is included with the sale and is currently used as a convenient off-street parking pad, a rare and valuable feature in this area. Ideally located near the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Zoo, downtown, hospitals, and I-71, this property offers strong rental potential, affordability, convenience, and upside for investors and owner-occupants alike. Act fast!
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1910
- 0.077 Acre Lot
- 1 day on Market
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- Bedrooms
- 3
-
- Bathrooms
- 1
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- Year Built
- 1910
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- Architectural Style
- Traditional
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- Construction Materials
- Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
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- Parking Features
- Concrete, Off Street
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- Living Area
- 1338.0
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- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater
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- Cooling
- None
-
- Heating
- Natural Gas
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- Basement
- Full
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- Acres
- 0.077
-
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available
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- Water
- Public
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- Area
- Hamilton-E01
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- County
- Hamilton
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- City
- Cincinnati
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- Zip Code
- 45220
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Nearby Schools
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65out of 100
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55out of 100
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75out of 100
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72out of 100
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66out of 100
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71out of 100
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64out of 100
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73out of 100
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54out of 100
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| 11/10/2026 | Listed | $165,000 |
| Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS) #1899626 | ||
Source: MLS Data
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This home is listed at $165,000 with 1,338 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $123 per square foot.
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17 Forest Ave was listed on November 10, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 1 days.
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This home was built in 1910, making it approximately 116 years old.
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17 Forest Ave sits on a 0.08-acre lot, which is 3,485 square feet.
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Last Updated: November 11, 2026 at 04:35PM | Source: MLS of Greater Cincinnati (CincyMLS) | MLS#: 1899626