Cuyahoga County property record for 494 Fair St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,565 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-31-010 |
| Primary APN | 363-31-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 762 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,840 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 47.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 FAIR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 25 FAIRPARK 0004 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRPARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 134206 |
494 Fair St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000561 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 494 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2417 |
| Document Number | 0000000561 |
| Map Reference | VOL 131 PG 258 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108030561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEWMAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 494 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2417 |
| Document Number | 0000000562 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202108030562 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 494 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2417 |
| Document Number | 0004120444 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4120444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | BRIDGE TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $719.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 494 FAIR ST BEREA OH 440172417, BEREA, OH 44017-2417 |
| Document Number | 4120445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4120445 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 11, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Fair St was $4,565 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 | $4,565.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,830 (-) Land $12,150 Building $66,680 | |
| 2024 | $4,470.00 (+2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,830 (+25.19%) Land $12,150 Building $66,680 | $225,200 Land $34,700 Building $190,500 |
| 2023 | $4,348.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,970 (-) Land $10,190 Building $52,780 | |
| 2022 | $4,321.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,970 Land $10,190 Building $52,780 | |
| 2021 | $179,900 Land $29,100 Building $150,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 494 Fair 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 494 Fair 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 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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