Cuyahoga County property record for 5908 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,853 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,300 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,883 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 562-22-012 |
| Primary APN | 562-22-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,853 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,321 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 806 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5908 CHESTNUT RD |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-3375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U-1 |
| Legal Description | 2-40 WP 175FT W OF ELMWOOD AV EST0.345A MB562 PG22 MB00000 PG0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | W OF ELMWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 156102 |
5908 Chestnut Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5908 CHESTNUT RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-3375 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5908 Chestnut Rd was $4,883 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,883.00 (-3.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,780 (-) Land $17,190 Building $88,590 | |
| 2024 | $5,059.00 (+39.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,780 (+53.39%) Land $17,190 Building $88,590 | $302,200 Land $49,100 Building $253,100 |
| 2023 | $3,629.00 (+0.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,960 (-) Land $16,420 Building $52,540 | |
| 2022 | $3,609.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,960 Land $16,420 Building $52,540 | |
| 2021 | $197,000 Land $46,900 Building $150,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5908 Chestnut Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · other causes |
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 5908 Chestnut Rd is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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