2551 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights (Cleveland), OH 44118 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 2551 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights, OH 44118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,125 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$250,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$8,319 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`721-27-102`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`721-27-102`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
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	Basement
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2551 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 0028 ALL
Legal Subdivision	LAFRV SUB
Legal Lot Number	28
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

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HTS, OH 44118-4619
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 15, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ERIE TITLE AGENCY INC, ERIE TITLE AGCY INC
Jul 15, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRST NAT'L BK/PA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0007150279
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000695
Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	202105180695

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

July 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2019
Property Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0007150278
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	7150278
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2019
Title Company	ERIE TITLE AGENCY INC, ERIE TITLE AGCY INC

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2019
Property Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0007150279
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	7150279
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2019
Title Company	ERIE TITLE AGENCY INC, ERIE TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2551 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	7150280
Date	Jul 15, 2019
Instrument	7150280

Lender

Name	FIRST NAT'L BK/PA
Type	Bank
Address	HERMITAGE, PA 16148

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 14, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$8,319.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$98,920 (-) Land $20,340 Building $78,580
2024	$8,317.00 (-17.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$98,920 (+7.91%) Land $20,340 Building $78,580	$282,600 (+7.9%) Land $58,100 Building $224,500
2023	$10,023.00 (+0.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$91,670 (-) Land $19,710 Building $71,960
2022	$9,973.00 Homeowner's exemption	$91,670 Land $19,710 Building $71,960
2021			$261,900 Land $56,300 Building $205,600

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

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

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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