Cuyahoga County property record for 281 Wallace Dr, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-33-070 |
| Primary APN | 363-33-070 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,040 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 WALLACE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2668 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | SEC 25 FAIRPK#4 0093 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRPK#4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 134205 |
281 Wallace Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2026.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage Q MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 20261008248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
| Document Number | 0000000248 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261008248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | INFINITY HM TITLE, INFINITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $32,320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
| Document Number | 0000000249, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261008249 |
| Name | Q MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | THIRD CAPITAL TITLE NEO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000238 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112280238 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
| Document Number | 0000000196 |
| Map Reference | VOL 154 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202111300196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 WALLACE DR, BEREA, OH 44017-2668 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Wallace Dr was $3,180, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $3,180.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,915 (-0.01%) Land $12,460 Building $42,455 | $156,900 (-) Land $35,600 Building $121,300 |
| 2024 | $3,114.00 (-3.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,920 (+17.53%) Land $12,460 Building $42,460 | $156,900 Land $35,600 Building $121,300 |
| 2023 | $3,227.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,730 (-) Land $10,990 Building $35,740 | |
| 2022 | $3,207.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,730 Land $10,990 Building $35,740 | |
| 2021 | $133,500 Land $31,400 Building $102,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Wallace Dr 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 281 Wallace Dr 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 563 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 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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