2543 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights (Cleveland), OH 44118 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 2543 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights, OH 44118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,644 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,125 sqft)
Owner	2 Owner Names on File
Last Sale	$212,500 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill	$10,525 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`721-27-101`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`721-27-101`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,644 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,292 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,352 sqft
Basement Area	1,292 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,125 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 64.7 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD
City	UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
State	OH
Zip	44118-4619
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	U-1
Legal Description	17 LAFRV SUB 0027 ALL MB721 PG27 MB00000 PG0000
Legal Subdivision	LAFRV SUB
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
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

The current owner of 2543 Rubyvale Rd bought it in December 2003.

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

Owner of Record	2 Owner Names on File
Mailing Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44118-4619
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

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
Mar 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DOLLAR BK
Sep 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DOLLAR BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 2, 1999
Deed Document Number	0012291880
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0004170606
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	0004170606
Date	Apr 17, 2020
Instrument	4170606

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BK
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0011190180
Instrument Date	Sep 7, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2543 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	0011190180
Date	Nov 19, 2018
Instrument	11190180

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BK
Type	Bank
Address	CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2543 Rubyvale Rd was $10,525 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% 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	$10,525.00 (-0.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$125,730 (-) Land $20,340 Building $105,390
2024	$10,571.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption	$125,730 (+32.94%) Land $20,340 Building $105,390	$359,200 Land $58,100 Building $301,100
2023	$10,335.00 (+0.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$94,580 (-) Land $19,710 Building $74,870
2022	$10,284.00 Homeowner's exemption	$94,580 Land $19,710 Building $74,870
2021			$270,200 Land $56,300 Building $213,900

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2543 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 2543 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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