13938 Benner Dr, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 13938 Benner Dr, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	2.36 acres (102,802 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,686 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Transfer Apr 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-127200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-127200`
Alternative APN	`001311-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,364 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,364 sqft
Basement Area	1,364 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,364 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	102,802 sqft (2.36 acres)
Garage Area	638 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	70 sqft
Patio Area	342 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001311-7
Street Address	13938 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 4 FAIR CAVES SUB
Legal Subdivision	FAIR CAVES
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Township / Civil Division	RUSSELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	311500

Owner

13938 Benner Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.

Source: Geauga County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	13938 BENNER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9712
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 11, 2026	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Apr 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 1, 1990
Deed Sale	Jan 1, 1990
Last Transfer Date	Feb 9, 2026
Transfer Doc	0022153496
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Feb 11, 2026
Property Address	13938 BENNER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9712
Document Number	0022153496
Book / Page	2215 / 3496
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2026
Instrument	202601043733
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 27, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	13938 BENNER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9712
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0020500162
Date	Apr 9, 2018
Book Page	2050/0162
Instrument	201800934146

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Type	Bank
Address	CHESTERLAND, OH 44026

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2028

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 13938 Benner Dr was $3,686 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Geauga County
County Subdivision	Russell Township
Unified School District	West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,686.00 (+3.48%)	$90,040 (-) Land $25,600 Building $64,440
2024	$3,562.00 (-1.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$90,040 (-) Land $25,600 Building $64,440
2023	$3,620.00 Homeowner's exemption	$90,040 (+37.05%) Land $25,600 Building $64,440	$257,250 Land $73,150 Building $184,100
2022		$65,700 Land $21,700 Building $44,000
2021	$3,016.00
2020			$187,700 Land $62,000 Building $125,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 13938 Benner Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 13938 Benner Dr 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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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