Cuyahoga County property record for 6944 Carol Dr, Independence, OH 44131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,828 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,069 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 563-13-087 |
| Primary APN | 563-13-087 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,800 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6944 CAROL DR |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-5310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U-1 |
| Legal Description | 22 TR3 INDEPENDENCE ESTATES#2 0075 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE ESTATES#2 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 156102 |
6944 Carol Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000513 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Document Number | 0000000513 |
| Map Reference | VOL 218 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202210170513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | OHIO REAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, OHIO REAL TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Document Number | 0000000514 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202210170514 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Document Number | 0000000287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202209190287 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 3 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 6944 CAROL DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202107260850 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6944 Carol Dr was $6,705 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 | $6,705.00 (-3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,250 (-) Land $24,080 Building $121,170 | |
| 2024 | $6,946.00 (+17.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,250 (+29.08%) Land $24,080 Building $121,170 | $415,000 Land $68,800 Building $346,200 |
| 2023 | $5,922.00 (+0.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,530 (-) Land $25,060 Building $87,470 | |
| 2022 | $5,890.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,530 Land $25,060 Building $87,470 | |
| 2021 | $321,500 Land $71,600 Building $249,900 |
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 6944 Carol Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 (1979–1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1980 · tidal / storm surge |
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 6944 Carol Dr 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 80% of the US · above 64% 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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