# 538 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 > **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba single family, $168,000 ($74/sqft), built 1895, 2,256 sqft. Est. $898/mo. Listed 45 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $168,000 | | Price/sqft | $74 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 2,256 | | Year Built | 1895 | | Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 45 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $849 | | Estimated Insurance | $49 | | **Total** | **$898** | ## Property Highlights - Built in 1895 - 0.08 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description This is a foreclosure auction. Min. Bid $168,000. Online bidding opens on 10/7/2026 at 9:00 AM. Online bidding closes on 10/14/2026 at 3:00 PM. Built in 1895, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home in Cincinnati offers 2,797 square feet of living space along with genuine old-world charm and character throughout. The solid brick construction speaks to its craftsmanship, and a full walkout basement adds valuable extra space and easy outdoor access. Located on Howell Ave, this Clifton-area property combines historic character with proximity to campus, making it a standout find in a well-established Cincinnati neighborhood. No interior access. Do not trespass or disturb the homeowner or occupant! It's a crime to trespass on the property. 5% buyer's premium applies. Register your price now! ## Location - **Address:** 538 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 - **County:** Hamilton - **Coordinates:** 39.143378, -84.525623 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.143378,-84.525623 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Beth Rose - **Brokerage:** Beth Rose Real Estate and Auctions - **Phone:** 419-534-6223 - **Broker Phone:** 419-534-6223 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/538-Howell-Ave_Cincinnati_OH_45220_M34593-09198?f=listhub&s=NYSMLS&m=11919195&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f474472527r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f1917580223r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f1799824191r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f3802893441r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f4254285414r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f562831103r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f3070385055r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f1482422415r.jpg) ![538 Howell Ave - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/481611694de9147ee488c36ac2e46943l-f2914132211r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 11919195 | **Updated:** 2026-09-08 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/538-howell-ave-cincinnati-oh-45220-11919195) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/538-howell-ave-cincinnati-oh-45220-11919195#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/538-howell-ave-cincinnati-oh-45220-11919195", "name": "538 Howell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220", "description": "This is a foreclosure auction. Min. Bid $168,000. Online bidding opens on 10/7/2026 at 9:00 AM. Online bidding closes on 10/14/2026 at 3:00 PM. Built in 1895, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick home in Cincinnati offers 2,797 square feet of living space along with genuine old-world charm and character throughout. 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