Cuyahoga County property record for 8971 Brookside Rd, Independence, OH 44131 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
| Square Footage | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 33,460 sqft (0.768 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 520 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $4,736.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 564-27-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,080 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 960 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 33,460 sqft (0.768 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 239 ft x 140 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft Garage |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 120 sqft Shed |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft Deck |
| Porch | 1 Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft Porch |
| Topography | Rolling Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air Heating |
| Sewage | Storm Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44131-6624 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 3 36 BRAMLEY DR #20004 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAMLEY DR #20004 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Minor Civil Division | INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 156102 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records · APN 564-27-034
Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CORTLAND SVGS & BKNG |
| Sep 01, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) CORTLAND SVGS & BKNG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 09, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200911090136 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Number | 0000000511 |
| Map Reference | VOL 200 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202207120511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Number | 0010130326 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10130326 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTHSTAR TITLE SERVICES LLC, NORTHSTAR TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD INDEPENDENCE OH 441316624, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Number | 10130327 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10130327 |
| Name | CORTLAND SVGS & BKNG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORTLAND, OH 44410 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Number | 0010130327 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTHSTAR TITLE SERVICES LLC, NORTHSTAR TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 8971 BROOKSIDE RD INDEPENDENCE OH 441316624, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-6624 |
| Document Number | 0010130327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10130327 |
| Name | CORTLAND SVGS & BKNG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORTLAND, OH 44410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2045 |
Source: Cuyahoga County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Independence City |
| Unified School District | Independence Local School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,736.00 (-3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,590 (-) Land $22,120 Building $80,470 | |
| 2024 | $4,906.00 (-0.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,590 (+9.98%) Land $22,120 Building $80,470 | $293,100 (+9.98%) Land $63,200 Building $229,900 |
| 2023 | $4,909.00 (+0.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,280 (-) Land $22,470 Building $70,810 | |
| 2022 | $4,882.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,280 Land $22,470 Building $70,810 | |
| 2021 | $266,500 Land $64,200 Building $202,300 |
8971 Brookside Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cuyahoga County (39035C), updated December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 64th in Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| 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.
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