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5239 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 5239 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Property Summary

Property TypeGovernment Office, Courthouse
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.114 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Transfer
Jul 2019 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN784-28-123

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN784-28-123

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,464 sqft
1st Floor Area1,464 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area171 sqft
Deck Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5239 FOREST AVE
CityMAPLE HEIGHTS
StateOH
Zip44137-1007
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Government Office, Courthouse
Local Zoning CodeRSF-M
Legal Description1 MAPLEGR 0083 ALL
Legal SubdivisionMAPLE GROVE
Legal Lot Number83
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionMAPLE HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract171203

Owner

5239 Forest Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2025 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address12660 AVON BELDEN RD, GRAFTON, OH 44044-9296
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 6, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 23, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Prior SaleJul 23, 2019
Last Transfer DateNov 6, 2025
Transfer Doc0000000225
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateNov 6, 2025
Property Address5239 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1007
Document Number0000000225
Map ReferenceVOL 43 PG 2
Instrument DateOct 28, 2025
Instrument202511060225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12660 AVON BELDEN RD, GRAFTON, OH 44044-9296

July 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateJul 23, 2019
Property Address5239 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1007
Document Number0007230494
Instrument DateJun 10, 2019
Instrument7230494
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5239 Forest Ave was $138 with an additional exemption.

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

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$138.00 Additional exemption filed$700 (-) Land $700
2024$700 (-75.61%) Land $700$2,000 Land $2,000
2023$138.00 Additional exemption filed$2,870 (-) Land $2,870
2022$138.00 Additional exemption filed$2,870 Land $2,870
2021$8,200 Land $8,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5239 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5239 Forest Ave 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 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 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Breezeline
Cable		1,000 / 50
PCs for People
Fixed Wireless		100 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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