4878 Van Epps Rd, Brooklyn Heights (Independence), OH 44131 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 4878 Van Epps Rd, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

Property Summary

Property TypeSelf Storage
Details13,400 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size1.18 acres (51,812 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$470,000 (Apr 2012)
Tax Bill$18,000 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531-03-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531-03-009

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area13,400 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area11,000 sqft
Upper Floors Area2,400 sqft
Office2,400 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialBlock
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area51,812 sqft (1.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions6,464 ft deep x 190 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4878 VAN EPPS RD
CityBROOKLYN HEIGHTS
StateOH
Zip44131-1016
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Self Storage
Local Zoning CodeLI
Legal Description90
Legal SubdivisionBROOKLYN TOWNSHIP
Legal Lot Number90
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract192300

Owner

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8445 CROW RD, LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9514
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK
Jan 11, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK
Oct 4, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 27, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 7, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012728
Last Transfer DateApr 9, 2025
Transfer Doc0000000208
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address4878 VAN EPPS RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1016
Document Number0006240002
Instrument DateMay 6, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4891 VAN EPPS RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311015, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1015

Mortgage

Document Number0006240002
DateJun 24, 2020
Instrument6240002
Lender
NameHUNTINGTON NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressPO BOX 341470, COLUMBUS, OH 43234-1470
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address4878 VAN EPPS RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1016
Document Number0001180195
Instrument DateJan 11, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2018
Title CompanyHBI TITLE SERVICES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4891 VAN EPPS RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311015, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1015

Mortgage

Document Number0001180195
DateJan 18, 2017
Instrument1180195
Lender
NameHUNTINGTON NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressPO BOX 341470, COLUMBUS, OH 43234-1470
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJan 17, 2027
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address4878 VAN EPPS RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1016
Document Number0007080369
Instrument DateOct 4, 2012
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4878 VAN EPPS RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311016, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1016

Mortgage

Document Number0007080369
DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument7080369
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY
Address1701 E 12TH ST # 1ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-3236
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term84 Months
DueJul 7, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityBrooklyn Heights Village
Unified School DistrictCuyahoga Heights Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$18,000.00 (+46.89%)$215,320 (-) Land $31,220 Building $184,100$615,200 (-) Land $89,200 Building $526,000
2024$12,254.00 (-11.09%)$215,320 (-2.95%) Land $31,220 Building $184,100$615,200 (-2.95%) Land $89,200 Building $526,000
2023$13,782.00 (+0.01%)$221,870 (-) Land $29,750 Building $192,120
2022$13,780.00$221,870 Land $29,750 Building $192,120
2021$633,900 Land $85,000 Building $548,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–1990)
Most Recent ClaimDec 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,308,955 people · EPA ID OH1801212
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Cox Communications, DigitalC, PCs for People, Spectrum, T-Mobile.

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