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597 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights (Independence), OH 44131 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 597 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,547 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size0.541 acres (23,562 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$3,723 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Dec 2022 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531-22-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531-22-004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,547 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,534 sqft
1st Floor Area1,427 sqft
2nd Floor Area120 sqft
Basement Area1,547 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1995
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area23,562 sqft (0.541 acres)
Lot Dimensions325 ft deep x 73 ft wide
View / LotTraffic
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area18 sqft
Deck Area540 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address597 E SCHAAF RD
CityBROOKLYN HEIGHTS
StateOH
Zip44131-1228
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-80
Legal Description2
Legal SubdivisionINDEPENDENCE #1
Legal Tract1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract192300

Owner

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2024Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Dec 30, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Feb 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Jun 11, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 28, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 1, 1994
Deed SaleJan 1, 1994
Last Transfer DateDec 28, 2022
Transfer Doc0000000087
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateMar 13, 2024
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Document Number0000000027
Instrument DateMar 7, 2024
Instrument202403130027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common

December 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateDec 30, 2022
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Document Number0000000087
Instrument DateDec 27, 2022
Instrument202212300087
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000391
DateFeb 1, 2021
Instrument202102010391
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Document Number0005030108
Instrument DateApr 16, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2019
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address597 E SCHAAF RD INDEPENDENCE OH 441311228, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-1228

Mortgage

Document Number0005030108
DateMay 3, 2019
Instrument5030108
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 2, 2049

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateJun 11, 2018
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Document Number0006110350
Instrument DateMay 30, 2018
Instrument6110350
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address597 E SCHAAF RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311228, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address597 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1228
Document Number0005040363
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address597 E SCHAAF RD INDEPENDENCE OH 441311228, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-1228

Mortgage

Document Number0005040363
DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument5040363
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMay 3, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityBrooklyn Heights Village
Unified School DistrictCuyahoga Heights Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,723.00 (+3.59%) Homeowner's exemption$76,090 (-) Land $14,700 Building $61,390$217,400 (-) Land $42,000 Building $175,400
2024$3,594.00 (+0.2%) Homeowner's exemption$76,090 (+6.87%) Land $14,700 Building $61,390$217,400 (+6.88%) Land $42,000 Building $175,400
2023$3,587.00 (+0.84%) Homeowner's exemption$71,200 (-) Land $14,670 Building $56,530
2022$3,557.00 Homeowner's exemption$71,200 Land $14,670 Building $56,530
2021$203,400 Land $41,900 Building $161,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–1990)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1990 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,308,955 people · EPA ID OH1801212
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable		2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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