Cuyahoga County property record for 5538 Grasmere Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 781-15-104 |
| Primary APN | 781-15-104 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,866 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 618 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 309 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 309 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44137-3442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-M |
| Legal Description | 13 MAPLEBORO#2 000C ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEBORO#2 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | MAPLE HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 171102 |
5538 Grasmere Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Jun 1, 2021 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022533 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 1988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202312200350 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85284 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 341 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000533 |
| Map Reference | VOL 83 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204290533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000534 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202204290534 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000429 |
| Map Reference | VOL 83 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202112020429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 ALPHA PARK, CLEVELAND, OH 44143-2202 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5538 GRASMERE AVE, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000000683 |
| Map Reference | VOL 83 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202106010683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 69 ALPHA PARK, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH 44143-2202 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5538 Grasmere Ave was $3,712, down 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| 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 | $3,712.00 (-1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,250 (-0.02%) Land $6,545 Building $40,705 | $135,000 (-) Land $18,700 Building $116,300 |
| 2024 | $3,760.00 (+35.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,260 (+76.67%) Land $6,550 Building $40,710 | $135,000 Land $18,700 Building $116,300 |
| 2023 | $2,781.00 (-1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $26,750 (-) Land $4,660 Building $22,090 | |
| 2022 | $2,832.00 | $26,750 Land $4,660 Building $22,090 | |
| 2021 | $76,400 Land $13,300 Building $63,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5538 Grasmere 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 risk around 5538 Grasmere Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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