Cuyahoga County property record for 21 E 5th Ave, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,315 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,694 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-16-017 |
| Primary APN | 362-16-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,315 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,694 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 21 E 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 18 UNIVER 0044 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 FIFTH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME SVGS BK |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OHIO EDUCATIONAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0007250490 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 0007250490 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7250490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 21 5TH AVE BEREA OH 440171235, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 7250491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7250491 |
| Name | HOME SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503-1203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2049 |
| Document Number | 7250492, |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7250492 |
| Name | HOME SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503-1203 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 21 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 0007110154 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 E 5TH AVE BEREA OH 440171235, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 0007110154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7110154 |
| Name | OHIO EDUCATIONAL CU |
|---|---|
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44115 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2037 |
| 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 | $5,568.00 (+5.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,490 (-) Land $13,060 Building $80,430 | |
| 2024 | $5,301.00 (-9.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,490 (+24.22%) Land $13,060 Building $80,430 | $267,100 (+24.23%) Land $37,300 Building $229,800 |
| 2023 | $5,858.00 (+13.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,260 (-) Land $13,340 Building $61,920 | |
| 2022 | $5,164.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,260 Land $13,340 Building $61,920 | |
| 2021 | $215,000 Land $38,100 Building $176,900 |
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 · 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 | 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
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