817 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights (Independence), OH 44131 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 817 E Schaaf Rd, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,658 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.574 acres (24,983 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$76,584 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$3,155 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2018 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531-23-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531-23-001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,658 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,256 sqft
1st Floor Area1,658 sqft
Basement Area1,598 sqft
Finished Basement799 sqft
Unfinished Basement799 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area24,983 sqft (0.574 acres)
Lot Dimensions301 ft deep x 84 ft wide
View / LotTraffic
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address817 E SCHAAF RD
CityINDEPENDENCE
StateOH
Zip44131-1225
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-80
Legal Description1-2 EP 281.26FT E OF CL MARENGO DR
Legal SubdivisionINDEPENDENCE 01
Legal Tract1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract192300

Owner

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4371 FULTON RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44144-2927
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATI
Jan 22, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD
May 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JOSEPH BALOG
May 24, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
PREMIUM TITLE INC, PREMIER TITLE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017576
Prior Transfer DateMay 22, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000000770
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address817 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1225
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2021
Title CompanyEVEREST LAND TITLE AGENCY LIMITED, EVEREST LAND TITLE AGCY LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000385
DateFeb 5, 2021
Instrument202102050385
Lender
NameFIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATI
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressLAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 1, 2036

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Property Address817 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1225
Document Number0001260477
Instrument DateJan 22, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address817 E SCHAAF RD BROOKLYN HEIGHTS OH 441311225, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1225

Mortgage

Document Number0001260477
DateJan 26, 2018
Instrument1260477
Lender
NameFIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressLAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 25, 2048

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateMay 26, 2017
Property Address817 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1225
Document Number0005260770
Instrument DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument5260770
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2017
Title CompanyEVEREST LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4371 FULTON RD CLEVELAND OH 441442927, CLEVELAND, OH 44144-2927

Mortgage

Document Number5260771
DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument5260771
Lender
NameJOSEPH BALOG
Address6055 ROCKSIDE WOODS BLVD N # 100, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2317
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCUYAHOGA OH
Recording DateMay 24, 2017
Property Address817 E SCHAAF RD, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH 44131-1225
Document Number0005240576
Instrument DateApr 19, 2017
Instrument5240576
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2017
Title CompanyPREMIUM TITLE INC, PREMIER TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$306.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 WHALEY RD PENINSULA OH 442649728, PENINSULA, OH 44264-9728

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyCuyahoga County
MunicipalityBrooklyn Heights Village
Unified School DistrictCuyahoga Heights Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,155.00 (+4.92%) Homeowner's exemption$63,665 (-0.01%) Land $15,155 Building $48,510$181,900 (-) Land $43,300 Building $138,600
2024$3,007.00 (+53.97%) Homeowner's exemption$63,670 (+71.25%) Land $15,160 Building $48,510$181,900 (+71.28%) Land $43,300 Building $138,600
2023$1,953.00 (+0.77%) Homeowner's exemption$37,180 (-) Land $15,090 Building $22,090
2022$1,938.00 Homeowner's exemption$37,180 Land $15,090 Building $22,090
2021$106,200 Land $43,100 Building $63,100

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–1990)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1990 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCLEVELAND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,308,955 people · EPA ID OH1801212
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, 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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