8203 Essen Ave, Parma (Cleveland), OH 44129 Property Records

Cuyahoga County property record for 8203 Essen Ave, Parma, OH 44129

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,047 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$127,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,612 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Transfer Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`449-03-059`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`449-03-059`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,047 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,094 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,047 sqft
Basement Area	1,047 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1968
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	500 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8203 ESSEN AVE
City	CLEVELAND
State	OH
Zip	44129-3136
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SF-B
Legal Description	1 TUX LK ANX 0051 WP
Legal Subdivision	TUX LK ANX
Legal Lot Number	51
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Township / Civil Division	PARMA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	177403

Owner

8203 Essen Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2018.

Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	8203 ESSEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44129-3136
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 17, 2024	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jul 24, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018593
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 21, 1975
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Jan 17, 2024
Property Address	8203 ESSEN AVE, PARMA, OH 44129-3136
Document Number	0000000495
Map Reference	VOL 80 PG 8
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2023
Instrument	202401170495
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 29, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	8203 ESSEN AVE, PARMA, OH 44129-3136

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CUYAHOGA OH
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2018
Property Address	8203 ESSEN AVE, PARMA, OH 44129-3136
Document Number	0007240593
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2018
Instrument	7240593
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 7, 2018
Title Company	NEWMAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$508.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8203 ESSEN AVE PARMA OH 441293136, PARMA, OH 44129-3136

Mortgage

Document Number	7240594
Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	7240594

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 23, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8203 Essen Ave was $2,612, up 8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
Municipality	Parma City
Unified School District	Parma City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,612.00 (+7.98%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$53,970 (-) Land $11,130 Building $42,840	$154,200 (-) Land $31,800 Building $122,400
2024	$2,419.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$53,970 (+30.55%) Land $11,130 Building $42,840	$154,200 Land $31,800 Building $122,400
2023	$2,363.00 (-0.08%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$41,340 (-) Land $9,840 Building $31,500
2022	$2,365.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$41,340 Land $9,840 Building $31,500
2021			$118,100 Land $28,100 Building $90,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8203 Essen 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8203 Essen 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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