Cuyahoga County property record for 257 Depot St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,598 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-08-071 |
| Primary APN | 362-08-071 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,082 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,036 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 41.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 DEPOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1860 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | 17 0033 WP MB362 PG08 MB00000 PG0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILRUTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
The current owner of 257 Depot St bought it in February 1999.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 DEPOT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1860 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002250937 |
| Deed Book / Page | 362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Depot St was $3,598 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% 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 | $3,598.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,130 (-) Land $9,940 Building $52,190 | |
| 2024 | $3,523.00 (+3.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,130 (+26.62%) Land $9,940 Building $52,190 | $177,500 Land $28,400 Building $149,100 |
| 2023 | $3,388.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,070 (-) Land $9,660 Building $39,410 | |
| 2022 | $3,367.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,070 Land $9,660 Building $39,410 | |
| 2021 | $140,200 Land $27,600 Building $112,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Depot St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 257 Depot St 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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