Geauga County property record for 13937 Benner Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 2.54 acres (110,642 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $279,900 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,501 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-194700 |
| Primary APN | 26-194700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,444 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 110,642 sqft (2.54 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001506-6 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13937 BENNER DR |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 7 FAIR CAVES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR CAVES |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13937 BENNER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20231015752 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2174 / 2251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000604477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 13937 BENNER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9712 |
| Document Number | 0021742251 |
| Book / Page | 2174 / 2251 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301015752 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 202301015753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301015753 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
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 | $4,501.00 (+4.6%) | $96,970 (-) Land $26,970 Building $70,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,303.00 (+9.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,970 (-) Land $26,970 Building $70,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,931.00 (+16.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,970 (+34.16%) Land $26,970 Building $70,000 | $277,050 (+34.16%) Land $77,050 Building $200,000 |
| 2022 | $72,280 Land $25,170 Building $47,110 | ||
| 2021 | $3,368.00 | ||
| 2020 | $206,500 Land $71,900 Building $134,600 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
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 51 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 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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