Cuyahoga County property record for 42 Baker St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-15-085 |
| Primary APN | 363-15-085 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,505 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 191 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 33 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 BAKER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 GEISS 0001 NWP |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTIAN A GEISS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 42 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000252 |
| Map Reference | VOL 114 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509240252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 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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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 42 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1512 |
| Document Number | 0000000188 |
| Map Reference | VOL 114 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202508010188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 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 | 42 BAKER ST, BEREA, OH 44017-1512 |
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 | $4,608.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,560 (-) Land $13,650 Building $65,910 | |
| 2024 | $4,511.00 (+13.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,560 (+37.77%) Land $13,650 Building $65,910 | $227,300 (+37.76%) Land $39,000 Building $188,300 |
| 2023 | $3,988.00 (+0.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,750 (-) Land $11,480 Building $46,270 | |
| 2022 | $3,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,750 Land $11,480 Building $46,270 | |
| 2021 | $165,000 Land $32,800 Building $132,200 |
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 | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 451 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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