1228 Garth Dr, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 1228 Garth Dr, Kent, OH 44240

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.192 acres (8,398 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,641 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-028-20-00-097`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-028-20-00-097`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,650 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,034 sqft
Upper Floors Area	616 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	8,398 sqft (0.192 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	170282000097
Street Address	1228 GARTH DR
City	KENT
State	OH
Zip	44240-1910
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SILVER MEADOWS LOT 85 F 60
Legal Subdivision	SILVER MEADOWS
Legal Lot Number	85
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Township / Civil Division	KENT
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4011
Census Tract	601300

Owner

Source: Portage County records · APN 17-028-20-00-097

Assessment roll updated August 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Co-owner	Verified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address	1228 GARTH DR, KENT, OH 44240-1910
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 01, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 01, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2015
Deed Document Number	1274
Record Updated	Jun 08, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Recording Date	Jun 01, 2021
Property Address	1228 GARTH DR, KENT, OH 44240-1910
Document Number	0202111607
Map Reference	VOL 18 PG 18&19
Instrument Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	202111607
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2021
Title Company	DIAMOND TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1228 GARTH DR, KENT, OH 44240-1910

Mortgage

Document Number	0202111608
Date	Jun 01, 2021
Instrument	202111608

Lender

Name	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	372 Months
Due	Jun 01, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Portage County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Portage County
Municipality	Kent City
Unified School District	Kent City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2024	$2,641.00 (+8.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$42,880 (-) Land $9,140 Building $33,740	$122,500 (-) Land $26,100 Building $96,400
2023	$2,424.00 (-3.16%)	$42,880 (-) Land $9,140 Building $33,740
2022	$2,503.00 Homeowner's exemption	$42,880 Land $9,140 Building $33,740	$122,500 (-) Land $26,100 Building $96,400
2021			$122,500 Land $26,100 Building $96,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 6, 2017 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Holdings Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 257 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	KENT CITY PWS serves 29,662 people
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.