Cuyahoga County property record for 296 Berea St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,112 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-10-027 |
| Primary APN | 362-10-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 968 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 640 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 296 BEREA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RT |
| Legal Description | 17 W&W 0168 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLACE & WARNERS ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 169 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
The current owner of 296 Berea St acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 BEREA ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003260551 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 296 BEREA ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | DO NO USE, ASK SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202209290338 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Berea St was $5,424 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 | $5,424.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,790 (-) Land $14,630 Building $78,160 | |
| 2024 | $5,312.00 (+2.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,790 (+24.68%) Land $14,630 Building $78,160 | $265,100 Land $41,800 Building $223,300 |
| 2023 | $5,185.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,420 (-) Land $14,950 Building $59,470 | |
| 2022 | $5,153.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,420 Land $14,950 Building $59,470 | |
| 2021 | $212,600 Land $42,700 Building $169,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Berea 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 296 Berea 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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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