2524 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights (Cleveland), OH 44118 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 2524 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights, OH 44118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,402 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$168,000 (Apr 2008)
Tax Bill	$13,170 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`721-27-073`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`721-27-073`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,402 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,783 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,619 sqft
Basement Area	1,747 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 69 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	258 sqft
Patio Area	556 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD
City	UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
State	OH
Zip	44118-4620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	U-1
Legal Description	17 PTACEK#2 0007 ALL
Legal Subdivision	PTACEK#2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	187106

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Shaker Village Historic District listed 1984 · 5,239 contributing resources · NRIS 84003882

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2524 Rubyvale Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2008.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HTS, OH 44118-4620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
Jan 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOLLAR BK
May 5, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit HOME SVGS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0004180417
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000391
Date	Dec 8, 2021
Instrument	202112080391

Lender

Name	CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	175 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4620
Document Number	0001270512
Instrument Date	Jan 22, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 25, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184620, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4620

Mortgage

Document Number	0001270512
Date	Jan 27, 2020
Instrument	1270512

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BK
Type	Bank
Address	CANTON, OH 44711-8469

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 26, 2035

May 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	May 5, 2017
Property Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4620
Document Number	0005050494
Instrument Date	Apr 28, 2017
Instrument	5050494
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2524 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184620, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4620

Mortgage

Document Number	5050494
Date	May 5, 2017
Instrument	5050494

Lender

Name	HOME SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503-1203

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 4, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2524 Rubyvale Rd was $13,170 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.7% from the year before.

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
Municipality	University Heights City
Unified School District	Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$13,170.00 (-0.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$157,780 (-) Land $21,000 Building $136,780
2024	$13,266.00 (-3.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$157,780 (+24.42%) Land $21,000 Building $136,780	$450,800 Land $60,000 Building $390,800
2023	$13,803.00 (+0.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$126,810 (-) Land $20,340 Building $106,470
2022	$13,734.00 Homeowner's exemption	$126,810 Land $20,340 Building $106,470
2021			$362,300 Land $58,100 Building $304,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2524 Rubyvale Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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	3 (1980–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 2524 Rubyvale Rd 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM serves 1,308,955 people · EPA ID OH1801212
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 493 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline, Verizon.

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