Cuyahoga County property record for 96 Prospect St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 734 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,819 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $151,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-13-021 |
| Primary APN | 363-13-021 |
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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 | 734 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 734 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,819 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 96 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 17 BALDWIN S/L 50NEP&PT 49 FT NEXT W 49.93FT IN REAR |
| Legal Subdivision | BALDWIN INSTITUTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 134204 |
96 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DOLLAR BK |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DOLLAR BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000000254 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Number | 0000000161 |
| Map Reference | DOC 202308100254 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202512100161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Number | 0000000254 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308100254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ERIVER TITLE, ERIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Number | 0000000255 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202308100255 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Property Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007310126 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10313 GIFFORD RD OBERLIN OH 440749401, OBERLIN, OH 44074-9401 |
| Document Number | 0007310126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7310126 |
| Name | DOLLAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2039 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 96 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2502 |
| Document Number | 0007020607 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7020607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICA LAND TITLE AFFILIATES, AMERICA LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $412.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10313 GILLFORD RD OBERLIN OH 44074, OBERLIN, OH 44074 |
| Document Number | 7020608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7020608 |
| Name | DOLLAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEREA, OH 44017 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Number | 7170376, |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7170376 |
| Name | DOLLAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Prospect St was $2,519 with exemptions applied, down 16.8% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,519.00 (-16.78%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $53,380 (-) Land $12,390 Building $40,990 | |
| 2024 | $3,027.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,380 (+29.91%) Land $12,390 Building $40,990 | $152,500 Land $35,400 Building $117,100 |
| 2023 | $2,901.00 (+0.62%) | $41,090 (-) Land $11,060 Building $30,030 | |
| 2022 | $2,883.00 | $41,090 Land $11,060 Building $30,030 | |
| 2021 | $117,400 Land $31,600 Building $85,800 |
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 96 Prospect St 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 96 Prospect St 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BEREA CITY PWS serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 287 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 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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