Cuyahoga County property record for 686 E 157th St, Cleveland, OH 44110
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 116-10-052 |
| Primary APN | 116-10-052 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,125 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 686 E 157TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLEVELAND |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44110-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 2F |
| Legal Description | 16 WILLIAMS S/L 93 NP 0092 ALL MB116 PG10 MB00000 PG0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS PACKARD FROST CLEVELA |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CLEVELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 117400 |
The current owner of 686 E 157th St bought it in June 2004.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 E 157TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH 44110-2410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0006070701 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 E 157th St was $750, up 11.9% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Cleveland City |
| Unified School District | Cleveland Municipal School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750.00 (+11.94%) | $530 (-) Land $530 | |
| 2024 | $670.00 (-2.9%) | $530 (+51.43%) Land $530 | $1,500 Land $1,500 |
| 2023 | $690.00 (-54.9%) | $350 (-) Land $350 | |
| 2022 | $1,530.00 | $350 Land $350 | |
| 2021 | $1,000 Land $1,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 686 E 157th St 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.
The area around 686 E 157th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| DigitalC Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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