6203 Sunset Ave, Independence, OH 44131 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 6203 Sunset Ave, Independence, OH 44131

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,201 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.411 acres (17,910 sqft)
Owner	2 Owner Names on File
Last Sale	$253,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,970 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Dec 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`562-23-037`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`562-23-037`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,201 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,533 sqft
2nd Floor Area	668 sqft
Basement Area	1,337 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	17,910 sqft (0.411 acres)
Lot Dimensions	199 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	340 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	85 sqft
Patio Area	560 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6203 SUNSET AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	OH
Zip	44131-4731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	U-1
Legal Description	2-40 WLKRINC#1 0002 ALL MB562 PG23 MB00000 PG0000
Legal Subdivision	WLKRINC#1
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	INDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	156102

Owner

The current owner of 6203 Sunset Ave bought it in July 2003.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Owner Names on File
Mailing Address	6203 SUNSET AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-4731
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOLLAR BANK FSB
Dec 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DOLLAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 28, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 28, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0007280958
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	6203 SUNSET AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-4731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6203 SUNSET AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-4731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000210
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	202112210210

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	BRANDY CAMP, PA 15822

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Property Address	6203 SUNSET AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-4731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6203 SUNSET AVE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-4731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000211
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	202112210211

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6203 Sunset Ave was $4,970 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.5% from the year before.

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
Municipality	Independence City
Unified School District	Independence Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,970.00 (-3.48%) Homeowner's exemption	$107,660 (-) Land $18,620 Building $89,040
2024	$5,149.00 (+9.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$107,660 (+20.43%) Land $18,620 Building $89,040	$307,600 Land $53,200 Building $254,400
2023	$4,705.00 (+0.56%) Homeowner's exemption	$89,400 (-) Land $17,890 Building $71,510
2022	$4,679.00 Homeowner's exemption	$89,400 Land $17,890 Building $71,510
2021			$255,400 Land $51,100 Building $204,300

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 6203 Sunset Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 6203 Sunset Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 81% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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