Cuyahoga County property record for 8947 Elsmere Dr, Parma, OH 44130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 442-28-038 |
| Primary APN | 442-28-038 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,320 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8947 ELSMERE DR |
|---|---|
| City | CLEVELAND |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44130-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF-A |
| Legal Description | 4 EUREKA PK#6 S/L 29 ALL 0028 ALL 44228039 |
| Legal Subdivision | EUREKA PK#6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | PARMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 177103 |
8947 Elsmere Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8947 ELSMERE DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44130-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000716 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8947 Elsmere Dr was $5,783, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Parma City |
| Unified School District | Parma City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,783.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,795 (%) Land $19,950 Building $82,845 | $293,700 (-) Land $57,000 Building $236,700 |
| 2024 | $5,631.00 (+7.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,800 (+37.56%) Land $19,950 Building $82,850 | $293,700 Land $57,000 Building $236,700 |
| 2023 | $5,215.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,730 (-) Land $19,950 Building $54,780 | |
| 2022 | $5,170.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,730 Land $19,950 Building $54,780 | |
| 2021 | $213,500 Land $57,000 Building $156,500 |
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 8947 Elsmere Dr 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1987) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1987 · tidal / storm surge |
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 8947 Elsmere Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 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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