147 Best St, Berea, OH 44017 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 147 Best St, Berea, OH 44017

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.242 acres (10,540 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$272,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$4,207 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN363-33-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN363-33-023

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,716 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,860 sqft
1st Floor Area1,716 sqft
Basement Area1,144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,540 sqft (0.242 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address147 BEST ST
CityBEREA
StateOH
Zip44017-2609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF-B
Legal Description25 BEST DR SUB 0014 ALL
Legal SubdivisionBEST DR SUB
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionBEREA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract134205

Owner

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8241 DOW CIR, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-1725
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Jun 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Feb 18, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 22, 2025Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 1991
Deed Document Number20260218179
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000141
DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument202106150141
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609

Mortgage

Document Number0000000047
DateJun 15, 2022
Instrument202206150047
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43231
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueMay 19, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateFeb 18, 2026
Property Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609
Document Number0000000179
Map ReferenceVOL 186 PG 31
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2026
Instrument202602180179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8241 DOW CIR, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136-1725

Mortgage

Document Number0000000180
DateFeb 18, 2026
Instrument202602180180
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2056

August 2025: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateAug 22, 2025
Property Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609
Document Number0000000400
Map ReferenceVOL 186 PG 31
Instrument DateJul 14, 2025
Instrument202508220400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address147 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityBerea City
Unified School DistrictBerea City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,207.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$82,530 (-) Land $13,930 Building $68,600$235,800 (-) Land $39,800 Building $196,000
2024$4,124.00 (+19.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$82,530 (+40.36%) Land $13,930 Building $68,600$235,800 (+40.36%) Land $39,800 Building $196,000
2023$3,441.00 (-0.2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$58,800 (-) Land $12,250 Building $46,550
2022$3,448.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$58,800 Land $12,250 Building $46,550
2021$168,000 Land $35,000 Building $133,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBEREA CITY PWS
serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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