Cuyahoga County property record for 188 Baker St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-14-040 |
| Primary APN | 363-14-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 188 BAKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 WESTBR 0002 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | ASLING HARTMAN WEST BRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
188 Baker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000337 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0000000337 |
| Map Reference | VOL 102 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305050337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | OHIO REAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0000000338 |
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| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305050338 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0004190691 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4190691 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | NEWMAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 188 BAKER ST BEREA OH 440171555, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 4190692 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4190692 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0004130408 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4130408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 188 BAKER ST BEREA OH 440171555, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 188 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0003160195 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 188 BAKER ST BEREA OH 440171555, BEREA, OH 44017-1555 |
| Document Number | 0003160195 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3160195 |
| Name | US BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Baker St was $4,070 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% 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 | $4,070.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,280 (-) Land $11,620 Building $58,660 | |
| 2024 | $3,985.00 (+11.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,280 (+36.31%) Land $11,620 Building $58,660 | $200,800 Land $33,200 Building $167,600 |
| 2023 | $3,560.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,560 (-) Land $9,730 Building $41,830 | |
| 2022 | $3,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,560 Land $9,730 Building $41,830 | |
| 2021 | $147,300 Land $27,800 Building $119,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 188 Baker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 188 Baker 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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 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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