The flat for Victoria No. 3 Loan and Building Company was built in 1790 on a lot size of 2,396 square feet. The flat was built out of brick on a stone foundation. Exterior features include an outdoor patio and a membrane roof. 10 rooms were built in each unit. (Ref: https://www.redfin.com/OH/Cincinnati/2108-Loth-St-45202/home/76121900)
Wm. B. & Co. purchased the property from Victoria No. 3 Loan and Building Company around 1899. By 1899 Wm. B. & Co. owned the flat. (Ref: https://digital.cincinnatilibrary.org/digital/collection/p16998coll5/id/110090)
By 1963, the flat had 3 large rooms and rent was $49 dollars a month in what was specifically covenanted for colored people (African Americans). The phone number was 513-662-0164. Cincinnati Enquirer advertised the property as “CITY-Colored; 2108 Loth St.; 1st, 3 large rooms, bath; $49, 662-0164”. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/103744912/)
Now the flat was sold twice within a 2 year time period. This flat sold for a price of $45,000on January 14, 2019 and was last sold for $88,000 on July 31, 2020. (Ref: https://www.trulia.com/p/oh/cincinnati/2108-loth-st-cincinnati-oh-45202--2046917886)
As of 2021, this flat is currently a multi-family duplex with 2-4 units and has a new roof. The entire flat has been cleaned out and is ready for renovations. Currently setup as multi family, but could easily be converted. Integrity and features of this flat have not been compromised, altered, or modified. The original character is still in tact despite "restoration fever" spreading to communities convenient to the downtown area. (Ref: https://cincy.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Cincynky&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=/ed2a85PExTLX6L7HCOW1ETcSy5Nhq/OB5884VKQqKeI7KvYNW2jSx9ygKI/5tP0&KeyRid=1)
Victoria No. 3 Loan and Building Company was located at 2108 Loth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, US 45202.
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