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5131 Thoreau Dr, Parma (Cleveland), OH 44129 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 5131 Thoreau Dr, Parma, OH 44129

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.275 acres (12,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$5,411 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2020 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN454-09-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN454-09-015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,155 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,155 sqft
Basement Area2,155 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area506 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck Area256 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5131 THOREAU DR
CityPARMA
StateOH
Zip44129-6544
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSF-AA
Legal Description27 SASSAFRAS HILLS SUBD #2 0013 ALL
Legal SubdivisionSASSAFRAS HILLS SUBD #2
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionPARMA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4004
Census Tract177608

Owner

5131 Thoreau Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5131 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6544
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND
Jun 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
HARVARD TITLE
Nov 21, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE & TRUST AGCY
Nov 6, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 27, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 3, 2020
Deed Document Number0008270625
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateAug 27, 2020
Property Address5131 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6544
Document Number0008270625
Instrument DateAug 25, 2020
Instrument8270625
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2020
Title CompanyHARVARD TITLE AGENCY LLC, HARVARD TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$920.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5131 THOREAU DR PARMA OH 441296544, PARMA, OH 44129-6544

Mortgage

Document Number8270626
DateAug 27, 2020
Instrument8270626
Lender
NameTHIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 26, 2050

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateJun 3, 2020
Property Address5131 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6544
Document Number0006030282
Instrument DateMay 29, 2020
Instrument6030282
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 18, 2020
Title CompanyHARVARD TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1140 MAZEPA TRL PARMA OH 441344873, PARMA, OH 44134-4873

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateNov 21, 2019
Property Address5131 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6544
Document Number0011210553
Instrument DateNov 20, 2019
Instrument11210553
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2019
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE & TRUST AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$548.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5131 THOREAU DR PARMA OH 441296544, PARMA, OH 44129-6544

November 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateNov 6, 2018
Property Address5131 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6544
Document Number0011060122
Instrument DateOct 20, 2018
Instrument11060122
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5131 THOREAU DR PARMA OH 441296544, PARMA, OH 44129-6544

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5131 Thoreau Dr was $5,411 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityParma City
Unified School DistrictParma City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,411.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption$96,640 (-) Land $16,770 Building $79,870
2024$5,294.00 (-4.54%) Homeowner's exemption$96,640 (+20.03%) Land $16,770 Building $79,870$276,100 Land $47,900 Building $228,200
2023$5,546.00 (+0.96%) Homeowner's exemption$80,510 (-) Land $14,250 Building $66,260
2022$5,493.00 Homeowner's exemption$80,510 Land $14,250 Building $66,260
2021$230,000 Land $40,700 Building $189,300

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

FEMA maps place 5131 Thoreau Dr 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5131 Thoreau Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Breezeline
Cable		1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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