Cuyahoga County property record for 178 Fair St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $2,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-09-007 |
| Primary APN | 363-09-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 51.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 FAIR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 24 FAIRLAWN 0007 ALL MB363 PG09 MB14828 PG0329 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
178 Fair St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1978.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0014828329 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 178 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1552 |
| Document Number | 0000001071 |
| Map Reference | VOL 131 PG 151 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107201071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Fair St was $2,816, up 31.5% from the year before.
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 | $2,816.00 (+31.53%) | $47,570 (-) Land $12,880 Building $34,690 | |
| 2024 | $2,141.00 (+5.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $47,570 (+23.78%) Land $12,880 Building $34,690 | $135,900 Land $36,800 Building $99,100 |
| 2023 | $2,034.00 (-0.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,430 (-) Land $10,290 Building $28,140 | |
| 2022 | $2,053.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,430 Land $10,290 Building $28,140 | |
| 2021 | $109,800 Land $29,400 Building $80,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Fair St 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 | 2 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 178 Fair St 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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