2559 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights (Cleveland), OH 44118 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 2559 Rubyvale Rd, University Heights, OH 44118

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,125 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$260,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$9,701 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`721-27-103`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`721-27-103`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,028 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,129 sqft
2nd Floor Area	899 sqft
Basement Area	829 sqft
Finished Basement	415 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Architectural Style	Colonial
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	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft
Deck Area	410 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2559 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 0029 ALL
Legal Subdivision	LAFRV SUB
Legal Lot Number	29
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

2559 Rubyvale Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

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	4140 E STATE ST, HERMITAGE, PA 16148-3401
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Sep 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK
Apr 16, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRST NAT'L BK/PA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 30, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0004160582
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2559 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000370
Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	202010090370

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	2559 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0010090370
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2559 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	0010090370
Date	Oct 9, 2020
Instrument	10090370

Lender

Name	FEDERAL SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 8, 2050

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Apr 16, 2018
Property Address	2559 RUBYVALE RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619
Document Number	0004160582
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2018
Instrument	4160582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,120.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2559 RUBYVALE RD UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH 441184619, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4619

Mortgage

Document Number	4160583
Date	Apr 16, 2018
Instrument	4160583

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	Apr 15, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2559 Rubyvale Rd was $9,701 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% 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	$9,701.00 (-0.29%) Homeowner's exemption	$115,720 (-) Land $20,340 Building $95,380
2024	$9,729.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption	$115,720 (+32.19%) Land $20,340 Building $95,380	$330,600 Land $58,100 Building $272,500
2023	$9,579.00 (+0.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$87,540 (-) Land $19,710 Building $67,830
2022	$9,531.00 Homeowner's exemption	$87,540 Land $19,710 Building $67,830
2021			$250,100 Land $56,300 Building $193,800

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 2559 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 2559 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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