Cuyahoga County property record for 8505 Hemlock Rd, Independence, OH 44131
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 584 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 29.5 acres (1,285,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 562-13-001 |
| Primary APN | 562-13-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,285,020 sqft (29.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8505 HEMLOCK RD |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-5003 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | U-6 |
| Legal Description | 2 39 56213004 MB562 PG13 MB00000 PG0000 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 156102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ohio and Erie Canal listed 1966 · 9 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1966) · NRIS 66000607 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
The current owner of 8505 Hemlock Rd acquired it in November 1998.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6800 BRECKSVILLE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-5045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 24, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011240633 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $453,500 Land $433,650 Building $19,850 | |
| 2024 | $1,295,700 Land $1,239,000 Building $56,700 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $445,480 Land $433,650 Building $11,830 | |
| 2021 | $1,272,800 Land $1,239,000 Building $33,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8505 Hemlock Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 8505 Hemlock Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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