Cuyahoga County property record for 137 E 5th Ave, Berea, OH 44017 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
| Square Footage | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 8,940 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,966.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 362-17-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 952 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 416 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 8,940 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 149 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft Garage |
| Pool Area | 480 sqft Pool |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Storm Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 137 E 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1213 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 18-3 FRANCIS 0104 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | H E FRANCIS ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Minor Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records · APN 362-17-020
Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 01, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 1985 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2009688 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000242 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000000889 |
| Map Reference | VOL 27 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202150889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | PATHWAY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 8241 DOW CIR, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-1761 |
| Document Number | 0000000890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202150890 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 137 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000000241 |
| Map Reference | VOL 27 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109240241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 137 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1213 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 137 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1213 |
| Document Number | 0000000242 |
| Map Reference | VOL 27 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109240242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
Source: Cuyahoga County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,966.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,750 (-) Land $15,680 Building $70,070 | $245,000 (-) Land $44,800 Building $200,200 |
| 2024 | $4,862.00 (+31.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,750 (+60.55%) Land $15,680 Building $70,070 | $245,000 (+60.55%) Land $44,800 Building $200,200 |
| 2023 | $3,688.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,410 (-) Land $11,270 Building $42,140 | |
| 2022 | $3,665.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,410 Land $11,270 Building $42,140 | |
| 2021 | $152,600 Land $32,200 Building $120,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cuyahoga County (39035C), updated December 16, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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