Geauga County property record for 13685 Sperry Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 563 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 5.51 acres (240,016 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-130800 |
| Primary APN | 26-130800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 563 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,274 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 240,016 sqft (5.51 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 2,880 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 11 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 112 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001322-7 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13685 SPERRY RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 & 4 SEC 5 TR 1 PARCEL #1 FORESTRY 1.59 AC #6323 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
13685 Sperry Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1990.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13685 SPERRY RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 13685 SPERRY RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Document Number | 0020802053 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 13685 SPERRY RD NOVELTY OH 440729749, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Document Number | 0020802053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002080/002053 |
| Instrument | 955626 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 21, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 13685 Sperry Rd was $5,857 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Russell Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,857.00 (+3.88%) | $138,780 (-) Land $36,540 Building $102,240 | |
| 2024 | $5,638.00 (-1.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,780 (+2.56%) Land $36,540 Building $102,240 | |
| 2023 | $5,715.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,320 (+94.17%) Land $33,080 Building $102,240 | $396,500 Land $104,400 Building $292,100 |
| 2022 | $69,690 Land $28,250 Building $41,440 | ||
| 2021 | $3,267.00 | ||
| 2020 | $199,100 Land $80,700 Building $118,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13685 Sperry Rd 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 June 16, 2009 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 13685 Sperry Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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