Geauga County property record for 13696 Sperry Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 5.46 acres (237,838 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 26-116200 |
| Primary APN | 26-116200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 237,838 sqft (5.46 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Stable | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001280-3 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13696 SPERRY RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SEC 5 TR 1 PARCEL #1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
13696 Sperry Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13696 SPERRY RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20241026726 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2190 / 2202 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021450946 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 13696 SPERRY RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Document Number | 0021450946 |
| Book / Page | 2145 / 946 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200995724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13696 SPERRY RD, 13696, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9749 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 13696 Sperry Rd was $3,519 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% 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 | $3,519.00 (+2.53%) | $75,680 (-) Land $25,450 Building $50,230 | |
| 2024 | $3,432.00 (-0.87%) | $75,680 (-) Land $25,450 Building $50,230 | |
| 2023 | $3,462.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,680 (+38.05%) Land $25,450 Building $50,230 | $216,200 Land $72,700 Building $143,500 |
| 2022 | $54,820 Land $22,650 Building $32,170 | ||
| 2021 | $2,448.00 | ||
| 2020 | $156,600 Land $64,700 Building $91,900 |
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 13696 Sperry Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 13696 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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