Geauga County property record for 13976 Benner Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 3.1 acres (135,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,861 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-152900 |
| Primary APN | 26-152900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 135,036 sqft (3.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001386-8 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13976 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 3 FAIR CAVES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR CAVES |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
13976 Benner Dr is held in a trust since January 2001.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14039 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9716 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001592349 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1337 / 448 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13976 Benner Dr was $3,861, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $3,861.00 (+4.58%) | $81,410 (-) Land $30,870 Building $50,540 | |
| 2024 | $3,692.00 (-0.86%) | $81,410 (-) Land $30,870 Building $50,540 | |
| 2023 | $3,724.00 | $81,410 (+39.26%) Land $30,870 Building $50,540 | $232,610 Land $88,210 Building $144,400 |
| 2022 | $58,460 Land $25,590 Building $32,870 | ||
| 2021 | $3,317.00 | ||
| 2020 | $167,000 Land $73,100 Building $93,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 13976 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 risk around 13976 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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