Cuyahoga County property record for 5205 Thoreau Dr, Parma, OH 44129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,505 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454-09-017 |
| Primary APN | 454-09-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,763 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5205 THOREAU DR |
|---|---|
| City | PARMA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44129-6546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF-AA |
| Legal Description | 27 SASSAFRAS HILLS SUBD #2 0015 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | SASSAFRAS HILLS SUBD #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PARMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 177608 |
The current owner of 5205 Thoreau Dr bought it in November 2014.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5205 THOREAU DR, PARMA, OH 44129-6546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0011210735 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5205 Thoreau Dr was $4,505 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Parma City |
| Unified School District | Parma City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,505.00 (+4.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,900 (-) Land $16,770 Building $62,130 | |
| 2024 | $4,322.00 (+14.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,900 (+48.2%) Land $16,770 Building $62,130 | $225,400 Land $47,900 Building $177,500 |
| 2023 | $3,790.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,240 (-) Land $14,250 Building $38,990 | |
| 2022 | $3,757.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,240 Land $14,250 Building $38,990 | |
| 2021 | $152,100 Land $40,700 Building $111,400 |
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 5205 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 5205 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 Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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