Cuyahoga County property record for 5251 Forest Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 784-28-126 |
| Primary APN | 784-28-126 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5251 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44137-1007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-M |
| Legal Description | 1 MAPLEGR 0086 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE GROVE ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 171203 |
5251 Forest Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6296 CANTERBURY DR, HUDSON, OH 44236-3557 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202602090339 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5251 FOREST AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-1007 |
| Document Number | 0000000339 |
| Map Reference | VOL 43 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202602090339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | KMA TITLE AGENCY LLC, OMEGA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6296 CANTERBURY DR, HUDSON, OH 44236-3557 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5251 Forest Ave was $3,495, down 0.6% 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 | $3,495.00 (-0.6%) | $43,090 (-) Land $7,140 Building $35,950 | |
| 2024 | $3,516.00 (+30.9%) | $43,090 (+48.48%) Land $7,140 Building $35,950 | $123,100 Land $20,400 Building $102,700 |
| 2023 | $2,686.00 (-26.37%) | $29,020 (-) Land $3,780 Building $25,240 | |
| 2022 | $3,648.00 | $29,020 Land $3,780 Building $25,240 | |
| 2021 | $82,900 Land $10,800 Building $72,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5251 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.
The area around 5251 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.
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 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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