Cuyahoga County property record for 231 Franklin Dr, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-03-061 |
| Primary APN | 363-03-061 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,389 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 553 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 282 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 FRANKLIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 24-3 KEW GDNS RESUB#30009 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | KEW GDNS RESUB#30009 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
231 Franklin Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 231 FRANKLIN DR, BEREA, OH 44017-1446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000297 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 231 FRANKLIN DR, BEREA, OH 44017-1446 |
| Document Number | 0000000297 |
| Map Reference | VOL 131 PG 397 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202405290297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 FRANKLIN DR, BEREA, OH 44017-1446 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Franklin Dr was $3,642 with exemptions applied, up 2% 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 | $3,642.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,770 (-) Land $12,040 Building $60,730 | |
| 2024 | $3,570.00 (+8.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,770 (+28.66%) Land $12,040 Building $60,730 | $207,900 Land $34,400 Building $173,500 |
| 2023 | $3,286.00 (-0.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $56,560 (-) Land $10,850 Building $45,710 | |
| 2022 | $3,294.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $56,560 Land $10,850 Building $45,710 | |
| 2021 | $161,600 Land $31,000 Building $130,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Franklin Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 Franklin Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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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