228 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
OFF MARKET

228 E Mechanic St
Cincinnati, OH 45215

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 962 sqft

$172,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,158/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$172,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,158/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
962 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$173K
Since last month
Increased$100 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+2.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$95K (+119.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +129% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$174K
July 2026$174K
June 2026$177K
May 2026$173K
April 2026$171K
March 2026$171K
February 2026$166K
January 2026$165K
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2024
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2021
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2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
221 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH
0.04
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/30/26
2
1
910
324 E Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
0.18
Single-Family Home
$54,500
02/09/26
2
1
764
1014 4th St, Reading, OH
0.21
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/25/26
3
1
1,124
1209 4th St, Cincinnati, OH
0.16
Single-Family Home
$191,000
05/14/26
2
1
1,370
107 Maple St, Cincinnati, OH
0.48
Single-Family Home
$85,000
04/02/26
2
1
1,092
1612 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH
0.14
Single-Family Home
$230,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,098
1525 Westview Ct, Cincinnati, OH
0.13
Single-Family Home
$235,000
07/15/26
3
1
1,192
25 Halker St, Cincinnati, OH
0.25
Single-Family Home
$50,000
12/30/25
3
2
1,534
8745 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
0.61
Single-Family Home
$114,000
12/29/25
2
1
931
9464 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH
0.60
Single-Family Home
$55,000
02/24/26
2
1
924

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
232 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.01
$233,300
2
2
910
Off Market
1420 East St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.07
$227,700
2
2
988
Off Market
221 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.04
$180,000
2
1
910
Recently Sold
1524 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.09
$215,300
2
2
1,100
Off Market
103 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.11
$156,800
3
1
916
Off Market
1309 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.11
$222,100
3
1
1,140
Off Market
1221 3rd St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.14
$239,900
2
1.5
1,110
For Sale
1220 3rd St, Reading, OH 45215
0.13
$265,758
2
2
1,833
Recently Sold
1525 Westview Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.13
$235,000
3
1
1,192
Recently Sold
1612 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.14
$230,000
3
1
1,098
Recently Sold
1212 2nd St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.18
$144,400
2
1
936
Off Market
1209 3rd St, Cincinnati, OH 45215
0.17
$211,600
2
1
1,080
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Living Area
962 sqft
Price/Sqft
$180
Parking
Garage

About this House

Brick ranch with large covered porch offers 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, kitchen, carpeted living room & formal dining room with built-in china cabinet all on one level. Full basement with laundry area and walks out to the one car garage. Level back yard fully fenced and patio. Cul-de-sac.
228 E Mechanic St, Cincinnati, OH 45215 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 962 sqft single-family home built in 1947. It last sold for $79,000 on May 26, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2014 with an asking price of $925 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 9, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,900, with a rent estimate of $1,482/month.

Home Details for 228 E Mechanic St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 435 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2016
Source: Cincy MLS #1491980
Sold
$79,000
May 12, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$79,000
Apr 30, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$79,000
Sep 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$925
Aug 19, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$925

Market trends in Reading

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
17
4MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Reading

At least 68 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 23 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Julie L
    "I’ve lived in this area most of my life. Reading is a quaint little town with neighbors that still tend to look out for one another, with a community that works together to improve our city, schools, etc. I love it here!"
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  • Kayley Cassidy
    "You always see people walking their dogs. It can be a little too crowded for anxious dogs (weekends especially!). "
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  • Heath Bandy
    "It generally takes about 20 minutes to get any where around the general Cincinnati area. Conveniently located to Ronald Reagan Hwy, 75 or 71. "
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  • Haider G.
    "I moved recently and I liked the area , nice active and quite , neighbors so friendly and streets good and safe "
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  • Mesha F. S.
    "Just moved here— a very quiet and quaint town. Still and easygoing. The most noise I hear are trains passing by "
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  • Haider G.
    "I line in this area my neighbors very nice and quite , they welcome and especially our street Thurnridge "
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  • Christina K.
    "Reading is a great place to live. It is a great place to raise kids. You can walk everywhere in Reading on a sidewalk. People are always out walking dogs and taking walks with children. It’s definitely a safe close knit community. "
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  • Rebecca.hirka1
    "Reading has great schools and caring teachers. It’s always been a pretty safe neighborhood with great neighbors. "
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  • Dakotabowling31
    "I drive myself places - but everything is within just a few minutes . wonderful place to live . Buses are near if needed "
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  • Dakotabowling31
    "Everything is very close to each other so you could walk if need be, but if you don’t want to walk buses are available. I drive my own vehicle personally "
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  • Victorcrystalkovacs
    "I've lived here for 2 years, noticed its a very image based community. It is controlled by the money from the bridal district."
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  • Victorcrystalkovacs
    "I am not a huge fan of Reading, it's very image based and snobby but other than the bridal district buying out the city administration, its mostly just a typical small city outside a metropolis. "
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  • Darrell W.
    "The Memorial Day festival is a big event that is a lot of fun. There are many sports leagues for kids and adults"
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  • Bensonbase
    "there's a lot of inflow of cars and the neighborhood is becoming more commercialise with the increasing number of shops spring up"
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  • A B.
    "they would probably like sidewalks. but probably dislike a lack of greenery and parks in the area. there is a groomer nearby and dogs seem popular here."
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  • Kari D.
    "In the 4th we could watch the fireworks from the surrounding neighborhoods detour front lawn. The parks have grill outs and there are festivals. "
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  • Essika31
    "people dont pick up after their dogs especially on North Street. Reading Feed Mill messes with traffic."
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  • Darrell W.
    "Sidewalks everywhere and well cared for. Dog friendly community. Most yards fenced for dog families "
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  • Bowenst5
    "I have lived here for 2 years. Close to work. Grocery shopping is convenient. Several restaurants close by in Blue Ash. Very quiet where I live."
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  • Bizzblair
    "Peaceful and quiet with all my neighbors are professionals like myself. We don’t have loitering, all homes are well kept, neighbors are friendly and courteous. "
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  • Melissa W.
    "the cops pull you over easily without good reason.must have very bright license light and dont smoke cigarettes. cops are almost harassing."
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Frequently asked questions about 228 E Mechanic St

  • What is 228 E Mechanic St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 228 E Mechanic St in Cincinnati, OH is $172,900.
  • What is the price history for 228 E Mechanic St?
    228 E Mechanic St in Cincinnati, OH last sold for $79,000 in May 2016.
  • Is Cincinnati a buyer's or seller's market?
    Cincinnati is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Cincinnati?
    Residents describe Cincinnati, OH as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Does 228 E Mechanic St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 228 E Mechanic St in Cincinnati, OH has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 228 E Mechanic St?
    The lot at 228 E Mechanic St in Cincinnati, OH is about 0.01 acres (436 sq ft).

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