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7286 Rita Dr, Independence, OH 44131 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 7286 Rita Dr, Independence, OH 44131

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,632 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$5,575 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Oct 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN563-13-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN563-13-120

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,460 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,290 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,170 sqft
Basement Area1,074 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area525 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area145 sqft
Deck Area288 sqft
Patio Area336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address7286 RITA DR
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateOH
Zip44131-5326
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeU-1
Legal Description22 TR3 INDEPENDENCE ESTATES#2 0042 ALL
Legal SubdivisionINDEPENDENCE ESTATES#2
Legal Tract3
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionINDEPENDENCE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract156102

Owner

Source: Cuyahoga County records · APN 563-13-120

Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address7286 RITA DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Oct 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND
Apr 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FREEDOM TITLE
Jun 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 02, 2024
Deed SaleApr 02, 2024
Prior SaleJun 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201906260601
Prior Transfer DateApr 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc202004210432
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

April 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateApr 10, 2023
Property Address7286 RITA DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326
Document Number0000000079
Map ReferenceVOL 218 PG 38
Instrument DateApr 08, 2023
Instrument202304100079
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address7286 RITA DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326
Document Number0010150557
Instrument DateOct 09, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 04, 2020
Title CompanyFREEDOM TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address7286 RITA DR INDEPENDENCE OH 441315326, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326

Mortgage

Document Number0010150557
DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument10150557
Lender
NameTHIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 14, 2050

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateApr 21, 2020
Property Address7286 RITA DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326
Document Number0004210432
Instrument DateFeb 08, 2020
Instrument4210432
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2020
Title CompanyFREEDOM TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address7286 RITA DR INDEPENDENCE OH 441315326, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateJun 26, 2019
Property Address7286 RITA DR, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326
Document Number0006260601
Instrument DateJun 25, 2019
Instrument6260601
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2019
Title CompanyCLEVELAND HOME TITLE INC, CLEVELAND HM TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,272.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7286 RITA DR INDEPENDENCE OH 441315326, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5326

Mortgage

Document Number6260602
DateJun 26, 2019
Instrument6260602
Lender
NameTHIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 25, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cuyahoga County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityIndependence City
Unified School DistrictIndependence Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,575.00 (-3.46%) Homeowner's exemption$120,760 (-) Land $21,670 Building $99,090
2024$5,775.00 (+0.3%) Homeowner's exemption$120,760 (+10.37%) Land $21,670 Building $99,090$345,000 (+10.36%) Land $61,900 Building $283,100
2023$5,758.00 (+0.56%) Homeowner's exemption$109,410 (-) Land $22,540 Building $86,870
2022$5,726.00 Homeowner's exemption$109,410 Land $22,540 Building $86,870
2021$312,600 Land $64,400 Building $248,200

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cuyahoga County (39035C), as of December 16, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390351561022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1979–1980)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1980 · tidal / storm surge

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Cogeco Cable Holdings II
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 190 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system OH1801212, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,308,955 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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