Geauga County property record for 13974 Sperry Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,757 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 73.6 acres (3,209,065 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-234500 |
| Primary APN | 23-234500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,757 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 3,209,065 sqft (73.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 005103-5 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13974 SPERRY RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 TR 1 PARCEL #20 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 311400 |
13974 Sperry Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 1990.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 WADE OVAL DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44106-1701 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 13974 SPERRY RD, NEWBURY, OH 44065 |
| Document Number | 0021261389 |
| Book / Page | 2126 / 1389 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100983872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 WADE OVAL DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44106-1701 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13974 Sperry Rd was $8,787, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,787.00 (+3.39%) | $201,620 (-) Land $161,720 Building $39,900 | |
| 2024 | $8,499.00 (-66.6%) | $201,620 (-) Land $161,720 Building $39,900 | |
| 2023 | $25,449.00 | $201,620 (+28.55%) Land $161,720 Building $39,900 | $576,050 Land $462,050 Building $114,000 |
| 2022 | $156,840 Land $134,790 Building $22,050 | ||
| 2021 | $2,056.00 | ||
| 2020 | $448,100 Land $385,100 Building $63,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13974 Sperry Rd 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 | 2 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 risk around 13974 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 35 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.
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