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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $127,000 on Sep 17, 2025

12523 FOREST AVE

CLEVELAND, OH 44120
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,632 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$127,000 · Sep 17, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$961 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$14,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyCuyahoga
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1947
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 312 ft²

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harvey Rice SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
John Adams College and Career AcademyD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Cleveland Municipal School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 44120These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,319
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,407 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,620
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,307
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

12523 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Cuyahoga County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Cuyahoga County

How it measures up in Cleveland 44120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cleveland 44120.

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,796 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 12523 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckeye-Shaker SquareCleveland 44120Cuyahoga County
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²48% of homes42% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac52% of homes41% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than192566% of homes56% of homes24% of homes

About 12523 Forest Ave

When did 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH last sell?

12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH last sold on Sep 17, 2025 for $127,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH?

12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH built?

12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH?

12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH is assigned to Harvey Rice School (elementary), rated D+; John Adams College and Career Academy (high), rated D+. All sit in Cleveland Municipal School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH compare to other homes in Cleveland 44120?

Among the 10,612 homes in Cleveland 44120, it is bigger than 42% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,796 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12523 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH was $961. The county assessed it at $14,360.

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