Cuyahoga County property record for 4281 E 138th St, Cleveland, OH 44105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $794 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 138-18-088 |
| Primary APN | 138-18-088 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,715 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4281 E 138TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLEVELAND |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44105-6409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1F |
| Legal Description | 470 CAINE 0205 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | MILES CORLETT ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 205 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEVELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 121403 |
4281 E 138th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4281 E 138TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44105-6409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000242 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4281 E 138TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44105-6409 |
| Document Number | 0000000242 |
| Map Reference | VOL 43 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202309220242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 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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The 2025 property tax bill for 4281 E 138th St was $794, down 2% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Cleveland City |
| Unified School District | Cleveland Municipal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $794.00 (-1.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,110 (-0.08%) Land $3,605 Building $8,505 | $34,600 (-) Land $10,300 Building $24,300 |
| 2024 | $810.00 (+13.92%) | $12,120 (+32.03%) Land $3,610 Building $8,510 | $34,600 Land $10,300 Building $24,300 |
| 2023 | $711.00 (-62.83%) | $9,180 (-) Land $1,790 Building $7,390 | |
| 2022 | $1,913.00 | $9,180 Land $1,790 Building $7,390 | |
| 2021 | $26,200 Land $5,100 Building $21,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4281 E 138th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 4281 E 138th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 759 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| DigitalC Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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