Cuyahoga County property record for 159 Best St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,500 (Oct 1975) |
| Tax Bill | $3,263 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Feb 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-33-152 |
| Primary APN | 363-33-152 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,314 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 BEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 25 BEST DR SUB 0012 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | BEST DR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 134205 |
159 Best St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000129 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609 |
| Document Number | 0000000129 |
| Map Reference | VOL 186 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202208030129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 159 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 159 BEST ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | THIRD CAPITAL TITLE NEO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202202010278 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Best St was $3,263, up 2% 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 | $3,263.00 (+2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $66,220 (-0.02%) Land $13,125 Building $53,095 | $189,200 (-) Land $37,500 Building $151,700 |
| 2024 | $3,199.00 (+9.48%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $66,230 (+29.15%) Land $13,130 Building $53,100 | $189,200 Land $37,500 Building $151,700 |
| 2023 | $2,922.00 (-0.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,280 (-) Land $11,550 Building $39,730 | |
| 2022 | $2,932.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,280 Land $11,550 Building $39,730 | |
| 2021 | $146,500 Land $33,000 Building $113,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Best St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Best St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 563 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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