Cuyahoga County property record for 196 E Center St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,045 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,034 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,349 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 364-14-008 |
| Primary APN | 364-14-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,205 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 931 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,034 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 307 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 E CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 BURLISON PROP WP 490.96FT W OF ESTLND 0011 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | BURLISON PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 E CENTER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42899 / 9 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 196 E CENTER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2104 |
| Document Number | 0000000443 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308090443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 196 E CENTER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2104 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 196 E CENTER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2104 |
| Document Number | 0005230403 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 196 E CENTER ST BEREA OH 440172104, BEREA, OH 44017-2104 |
| Document Number | 0005230403 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5230403 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $5,349.00 (+2.1%) | $90,335 (-0.01%) Land $14,315 Building $76,020 | $258,100 (-) Land $40,900 Building $217,200 |
| 2024 | $5,239.00 (+3.58%) | $90,340 (+33.52%) Land $14,320 Building $76,020 | $258,100 (+33.52%) Land $40,900 Building $217,200 |
| 2023 | $5,058.00 (+6.55%) | $67,660 (-) Land $13,060 Building $54,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,747.00 | $67,660 Land $13,060 Building $54,600 | |
| 2021 | $193,300 Land $37,300 Building $156,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 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.
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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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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