Cuyahoga County property record for 55 E 5th Ave, Berea, OH 44017 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
| Square Footage | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,060 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,851.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 362-16-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,040 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 520 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,060 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 151 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft Deck |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Storm Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 55 E 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1235 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 18 UNIVER 0050 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | STEARNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Minor Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 134300 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records · APN 362-16-023
Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
| May 07, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FIRST OHIO HM FIN INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202070501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 01, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 9099000025 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 0000000289 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026289 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000289, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 04, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026289 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
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| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 E 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1235 |
| Document Number | 0005070501 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5070501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | OHIO TITLE CORPORATION, OHIO TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 385 COUNTY LINE RD W #200 WESTERVILLE OH 430826062, 200, WESTERVILLE, OH 43082-6062 |
| Document Number | 5070502 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5070502 |
| Name | FIRST OHIO HM FIN INC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTERVILLE, OH 43082 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 06, 2050 |
| Document Number | 5070503, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5070503 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Cuyahoga County records · Assessment roll updated March 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,851.00 (+11.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,545 (-0.01%) Land $13,440 Building $63,105 | $218,700 (-) Land $38,400 Building $180,300 |
| 2024 | $4,340.00 (+8.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,550 (+32.53%) Land $13,440 Building $63,110 | $218,700 (+32.55%) Land $38,400 Building $180,300 |
| 2023 | $3,988.00 (+0.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,760 (-) Land $13,760 Building $44,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,760 Land $13,760 Building $44,000 | |
| 2021 | $165,000 Land $39,300 Building $125,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cuyahoga County (39035C), updated December 16, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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