Cuyahoga County property record for 126 4th Ave, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,500 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,404 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-17-033 |
| Primary APN | 362-17-033 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,412 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,112 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 126 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | SEC 18-3 FRANCIS S/L 113WP 0112 EP 36217034 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANCIS ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
126 4th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 4TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20220729540 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000212 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 126 4TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000000540 |
| Map Reference | VOL 27 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207290540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN LAND TITLE, GUARDIAN 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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| Address | 126 4TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000000541 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207290541 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 126 4TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1222 |
| Document Number | 0000000212 |
| Map Reference | VOL 27 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202230212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6710 SW 27TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33155-2914 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 4th Ave was $5,404, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,404.00 (+4.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,175 (-0.01%) Land $18,935 Building $72,240 | $260,500 (-) Land $54,100 Building $206,400 |
| 2024 | $5,170.00 (+20.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,180 (+46.43%) Land $18,940 Building $72,240 | $260,500 Land $54,100 Building $206,400 |
| 2023 | $4,300.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,270 (-) Land $13,720 Building $48,550 | |
| 2022 | $4,273.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,270 Land $13,720 Building $48,550 | |
| 2021 | $177,900 Land $39,200 Building $138,700 |
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 126 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 126 4th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BEREA CITY PWS serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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