Cuyahoga County property record for 159 Adams St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 364-15-008 |
| Primary APN | 364-15-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 255 sqft |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 BEREA SEM WP 885FTW OF CL EASTLAND RD 000L |
| Legal Subdivision | BEREA SEMINARY |
| Legal Lot Number | L |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ADAMS ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LATVIAN CLEVELAND CU INC |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000347 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 ADAMS ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000000347 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211280347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | OHIO REAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 159 ADAMS ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000000348 |
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| Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211280348 |
| Name | LATVIAN CLEVELAND CU INC |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 159 ADAMS ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2108 |
| Document Number | 0007310757 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | GUARDIAN TITLE COMPANY, GUARDIAN TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 ADAMS ST BEREA OH 440172108, BEREA, OH 44017-2108 |
| Document Number | 0007310757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7310757 |
| Name | FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| 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 | $3,643.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,900 (-) Land $9,030 Building $53,870 | |
| 2024 | $3,566.00 (+15.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,900 (+41.06%) Land $9,030 Building $53,870 | $179,700 (+41.05%) Land $25,800 Building $153,900 |
| 2023 | $3,079.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,590 (-) Land $7,630 Building $36,960 | |
| 2022 | $3,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,590 Land $7,630 Building $36,960 | |
| 2021 | $127,400 Land $21,800 Building $105,600 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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