Cuyahoga County property record for 280 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,773 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-08-010 |
| Primary APN | 531-08-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,502 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,200 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Traffic |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 474 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-80 |
| Legal Description | 2 SEC 879.33FT WP |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST OF THE CUYAHOGA RIVER |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 192300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 1990 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6064 / 5 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000110 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1205 |
| Document Number | 0000000110 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202302210110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1205 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1205 |
| Document Number | 0004270660 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4270660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 280 E SCHAAF RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311205, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1205 |
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Brooklyn Heights Village |
| Unified School District | Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,773.00 (+3.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,860 (-0.01%) Land $12,425 Building $64,435 | $219,600 (-) Land $35,500 Building $184,100 |
| 2024 | $3,630.00 (+26.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,870 (+37%) Land $12,430 Building $64,440 | $219,600 (+36.99%) Land $35,500 Building $184,100 |
| 2023 | $2,866.00 (+0.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,110 (-) Land $11,800 Building $44,310 | |
| 2022 | $2,842.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,110 Land $11,800 Building $44,310 | |
| 2021 | $160,300 Land $33,700 Building $126,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 6 (1978–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1990 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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