5238 Philip Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 5238 Philip Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,440 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$170,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$4,432 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2022 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN781-28-122

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN781-28-122

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,852 sqft
1st Floor Area762 sqft
2nd Floor Area338 sqft
Basement Area752 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,440 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions136 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area42 sqft
Deck Area56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address5238 PHILIP AVE
CityMAPLE HEIGHTS
StateOH
Zip44137-1448
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSF-M
Legal Description3 RAIMER#3 0188 ALL
Legal SubdivisionRAIMER#3
Legal Lot Number188
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionMAPLE HEIGHTS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract171103

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingRemainderman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 22, 2023Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 1, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
EVEREST LAND TITLE
Mar 21, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 21, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 22, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 1, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023328
Prior Transfer DateMar 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000000771
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateNov 22, 2023
Property Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448
Document Number0000000328
Map ReferenceVOL 73 PG 29
Instrument DateNov 20, 2023
Instrument202311220328
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024
Title CompanyHARVARD TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448

Mortgage

Document Number0000000329
DateNov 22, 2023
Instrument202311220329
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateApr 1, 2022
Property Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448
Document Number0000000771
Map ReferenceVOL 73 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 25, 2022
Instrument202204010771
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024
Title CompanyEVEREST LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7681 BIRCHMONT DR, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44022-3954

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateMar 21, 2022
Property Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448
Document Number0000000371
Map ReferenceVOL 73 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 18, 2022
Instrument202203210371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5620 BROADWAY AVE # 200, 200, CLEVELAND, OH 44127-1754

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateMar 21, 2022
Property Address5238 PHILIP AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1448
Document Number0000000368
Map ReferenceVOL 73 PG 29
Instrument DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument202203210368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityMaple Heights City
Unified School DistrictMaple Heights City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,432.00 (-6.36%) Homeowner's exemption$59,500 (-) Land $7,140 Building $52,360$170,000 (-) Land $20,400 Building $149,600
2024$4,733.00 (+169.99%) Homeowner's exemption$59,500 (+214.15%) Land $7,140 Building $52,360$170,000 (+214.23%) Land $20,400 Building $149,600
2023$1,753.00 (+1,170.29%)$18,940 (-) Land $4,340 Building $14,600
2022$138.00 Additional exemption filed$18,940 Land $4,340 Building $14,600
2021$54,100 Land $12,400 Building $41,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimOct 2011 · rainfall accumulation

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

ProviderMax 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
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
PCs for People
Fixed Wireless
100 / 100

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