Cuyahoga County property record for 79 W 5th Ave, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,900 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 362-10-009 |
| Primary APN | 362-10-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,897 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 649 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 W 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 WAITE 0007 WP |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACY L WHITES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
79 W 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
| May 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000016 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000000442 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202603180442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000000327 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202603180327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Number | 0010070306 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | THIRD CAPITAL |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 W 5TH AVE BEREA OH 440171722, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Number | 0010070306 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10070306 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
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| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 79 W 5TH AVE, BEREA, OH 44017-1722 |
| Document Number | 0005170479 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5170479 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | RIVER TITLE COMPANY LLC, RIVER TITLE CO LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $479.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7007 BROADWAY AVE CLEVELAND OH 441051441, CLEVELAND, OH 44105-1441 |
| Document Number | 5170480 |
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| Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5170480 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 W 5th Ave was $3,659, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,659.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,175 (-0.01%) Land $12,285 Building $50,890 | $180,500 (-) Land $35,100 Building $145,400 |
| 2024 | $3,582.00 (+8.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,180 (+31.84%) Land $12,290 Building $50,890 | $180,500 Land $35,100 Building $145,400 |
| 2023 | $3,309.00 (+0.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,920 (-) Land $12,570 Building $35,350 | |
| 2022 | $3,288.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,920 Land $12,570 Building $35,350 | |
| 2021 | $136,900 Land $35,900 Building $101,000 |
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 79 W 5th Ave 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 79 W 5th Ave 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 |
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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 | BEREA CITY PWS serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| PCs for People Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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