Geauga County property record for 13940 James Dr, Novelty, OH 44072 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 96,268 sqft (2.21 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,007.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 26-047100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,296 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 1,380 sqft Upper Floors |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Combination Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Lot Area | 96,268 sqft (2.21 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Balcony Area | 84 sqft Balcony |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Well Water Source |
| Account Number | 001041-3 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13940 JAMES DR |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9711 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S/L 10 FAIR CAVES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR CAVES |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Minor Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records · APN 26-047100
Assessment roll updated March 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13940 JAMES DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2014879412 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1975 / 3346 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 07, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000697097 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Geauga County records · Assessment roll updated March 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Russell Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,007.00 (+4.6%) | $108,010 (-) Land $22,500 Building $85,510 | |
| 2024 | $4,787.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,010 (-) Land $22,500 Building $85,510 | |
| 2023 | $4,827.00 (+30.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,010 (+54.45%) Land $22,500 Building $85,510 | $308,580 (+54.44%) Land $64,280 Building $244,300 |
| 2022 | $69,930 Land $21,490 Building $48,440 | ||
| 2021 | $3,700.00 | ||
| 2020 | $199,800 Land $61,400 Building $138,400 |
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