13699 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 13699 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size2.47 acres (107,593 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$198,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$4,698 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-058900

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-058900
Alternative APN
  • 001084-1

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,763 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,147 sqft
Upper Floors Area616 sqft
Basement Area575 sqft
Unfinished Basement575 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area107,593 sqft (2.47 acres)
Garage Area529 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft
Balcony Area44 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number001084-1
Street Address13699 CAVES RD
CityNOVELTY
StateOH
Zip44072-9406
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionS/L 2 EDGEWOOD ACRES SUB
Legal SubdivisionEDGEWOOD ACRES
JurisdictionGEAUGA OH
Township / Civil DivisionRUSSELL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract311500

Owner

Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address13699 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9406
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2002631839
Deed Book / Page1494 / 1120
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGEAUGA OH
Property Address13699 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9406
Document Number0020602052
Instrument DateSep 29, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2018
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address13699 CAVES RD RUSSELL OH 440729406, RUSSELL, OH 44072-9406

Mortgage

Document Number0020602052
DateOct 12, 2018
Book Page002060/002052
Instrument941774
Lender
NameTHIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44105
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 11, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyGeauga County
County SubdivisionRussell Township
Unified School DistrictWest Geauga Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,698.00 (+4.61%)$101,190 (-) Land $27,830 Building $73,360
2024$4,491.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption$101,190 (-) Land $27,830 Building $73,360
2023$4,529.00 (+19.06%) Homeowner's exemption$101,190 (+40.82%) Land $27,830 Building $73,360$289,100 (+40.82%) Land $79,500 Building $209,600
2022$71,860 Land $23,210 Building $48,650
2021$3,804.00
2020$205,300 Land $66,300 Building $139,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon, Windstream.

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