Cuyahoga County property record for 557 Fair St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-20-012 |
| Primary APN | 363-20-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 774 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 61.1 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 FAIR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | S/L A VOL 332 PG 88 FF 61.13 D 107 PART ALL AC .150 OL 16 S/R 2005 MB363 PG20 MB332 PG88 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRENCH & HINMANS ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 134206 |
557 Fair St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FARMERS NAT'L BK/CANFIELD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0011040204 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012210711 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 557 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2656 |
| Document Number | 0012210711 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12210711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20460 ALBION RD STRONGSVILLE OH 441492336, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149-2336 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 557 FAIR ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2656 |
| Document Number | 0011040204 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11040204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | CLEVELAND HOME TITLE INC, CLEVELAND HM TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $708.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 FAIR ST BEREA OH 440172656, BEREA, OH 44017-2656 |
| Document Number | 11040205 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11040205 |
| Name | FARMERS NAT'L BK/CANFIELD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CANFIELD, OH 44406 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Fair St was $4,281 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,281.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,220 (-) Land $10,710 Building $62,510 | |
| 2024 | $4,192.00 (+13.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,220 (+38.33%) Land $10,710 Building $62,510 | $209,200 Land $30,600 Building $178,600 |
| 2023 | $3,688.00 (+0.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,930 (-) Land $9,490 Building $43,440 | |
| 2022 | $3,664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,930 Land $9,490 Building $43,440 | |
| 2021 | $151,200 Land $27,100 Building $124,100 |
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 557 Fair St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 557 Fair St 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 | BEREA CITY PWS serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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