Cuyahoga County property record for 1040 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-11-004 |
| Primary APN | 531-11-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 514 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,750 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1040 E SCHAAF RD |
|---|---|
| City | BROOKLYN HEIGHTS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-80 |
| Legal Description | 1-3 EP 1036.31FT WP |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE #1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 192300 |
1040 E Schaaf Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1040 E SCHAAF RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202204140182 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1040 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000000182 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204140182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | OHIO REAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226-3573 |
| Document Number | 0000000183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204140183 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 1040 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1222 |
| Document Number | 0004030439 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1040 E SCHAAF RD INDEPENDENCE OH 441311222, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-1222 |
| Document Number | 0004030439 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4030439 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 E Schaaf Rd was $4,430 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Brooklyn Heights Village |
| Unified School District | Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,430.00 (+3.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,970 (-) Land $12,250 Building $78,720 | |
| 2024 | $4,296.00 (+45.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,970 (+56.84%) Land $12,250 Building $78,720 | $259,900 Land $35,000 Building $224,900 |
| 2023 | $2,949.00 (+0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,000 (-) Land $11,520 Building $46,480 | |
| 2022 | $2,925.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,000 Land $11,520 Building $46,480 | |
| 2021 | $165,700 Land $32,900 Building $132,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1040 E Schaaf Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1990 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1040 E Schaaf Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 74% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 1,308,955 people · EPA ID OH1801212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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