5247 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 5247 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$73,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,271 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`784-28-125`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`784-28-125`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,144 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,088 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
2nd Floor Area	944 sqft
Basement Area	944 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5247 FOREST AVE
City	MAPLE HEIGHTS
State	OH
Zip	44137-1046
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	RSF-M
Legal Description	1 MAPLEGR 0085 ALL
Legal Subdivision	MAPL
Legal Lot Number	85
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	MAPLE HEIGHTS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	171203

Owner

5247 Forest Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2020.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12636 HATTERAS ST, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607-1525
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 28, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK
Apr 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer NEW REPUBLIC TITLE
Nov 15, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer NORTHERN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020280604
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 29, 1978
Prior Transfer Doc	1485000053
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	5247 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1046
Document Number	0002280604
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	2280604
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2020
Title Company	BLACK TIE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$292.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12636 HATTERAS ST VALLEY VILLAGE CA 916071525, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607-1525

Mortgage

Document Number	2280605
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Instrument	2280605

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2050

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2018
Property Address	5247 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1046
Document Number	0004090485
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2018
Instrument	4090485
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 23, 2018
Title Company	NEW REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$236.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13211 CRANSTON AVE SYLMAR CA 913423213, SYLMAR, CA 91342-3213

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2017
Property Address	5247 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1046
Document Number	0011150693
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2017
Instrument	11150693
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	NORTHERN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$120.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	20219 WYNNEWOOD PL STRONGSVILLE OH 441490934, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149-0934

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5247 Forest Ave was $4,271, up 3.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
Municipality	Maple Heights City
Unified School District	Maple Heights City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,271.00 (+3.49%)	$50,575 (-0.01%) Land $7,140 Building $43,435	$144,500 (-) Land $20,400 Building $124,100
2024	$4,127.00 (+39.14%)	$50,580 (+97.96%) Land $7,140 Building $43,440	$144,500 Land $20,400 Building $124,100
2023	$2,966.00 (+9%)	$25,550 (-) Land $3,780 Building $21,770
2022	$2,721.00	$25,550 Land $3,780 Building $21,770
2021			$73,000 Land $10,800 Building $62,200

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 5247 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 5247 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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