Cuyahoga County property record for 5238 Thomas St, Maple Heights, OH 44137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,102 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781-28-010 |
| Primary APN | 781-28-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,440 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5238 THOMAS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44137-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-M |
| Legal Description | 3 RAIMER#3 0268 ALL MB781 PG28 MB00000 PG0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAIMER#3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 268 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 171103 |
5238 Thomas St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2001.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5238 THOMAS ST, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 200105170184 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5238 Thomas St was $2,102 with exemptions applied, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Maple Heights City |
| Unified School District | Maple Heights City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,102.00 (+0.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $36,190 (-) Land $7,140 Building $29,050 | |
| 2024 | $2,099.00 (+67.25%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $36,190 (+78.54%) Land $7,140 Building $29,050 | $103,400 Land $20,400 Building $83,000 |
| 2023 | $1,255.00 (-2.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,270 (-) Land $4,340 Building $15,930 | |
| 2022 | $1,288.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $20,270 Land $4,340 Building $15,930 | |
| 2021 | $57,900 Land $12,400 Building $45,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5238 Thomas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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.
The area around 5238 Thomas St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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