Historic Westwood water tower sold to new owner for $15K
A century-old Cincinnati water tower has a new owner.
The Westwood water tower located at 2500 Ferguson Road was sold for $15,000 on Sept. 21 to Azusa Refuge Foundation Inc., property records show. The tower was put up for sale in January by Coldwell Banker Realty with an asking price of $29,000.
According to its GuideStar profile, Azusa Refuge Foundation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides assistance, shelter and food to people experiencing homelessness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit distributed food, blankets and sterilization equipment, according to its profile. The organization has been tax-exempt since July 2006.
Azusa Refuge Foundation Inc. does not appear to have an active website or social media profile. The Enquirer reached out to Coldwell Banker Realty for the nonprofit's contact information.
The water tower serviced the Western Hills area from 1912 to 1976, Kevin Osborne, who handles public engagement and government relations for Greater Cincinnati Water Works, previously told The Enquirer. According to its real estate listing, it was built in 1910.
Jermaine Matthews owned the tower since 2021. Before that, the structure had multiple owners. Osborne said the city sold it to a private owner in 1979.
Realtors listed the three-story water tower as a commercial space, and suggested several uses for it, including a hair salon, hotel, daycare or even a restaurant.
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