Geauga County property record for 14047 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,378 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-211900 |
| Primary APN | 26-211900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,647 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Deck Area | 515 sqft |
| Patio Area | 515 sqft |
| Lean-To | 288 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001600-5 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14047 CAVES RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 42 FAIRMOUNT ACRES ALLOTMENT #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRMOUNT ACRES ALLOTMENT #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
14047 Caves Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14047 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016914645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2023 / 1335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000665891 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14047 Caves Rd was $5,378 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $5,378.00 (+4.59%) | $115,850 (-) Land $24,570 Building $91,280 | |
| 2024 | $5,142.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,850 (-) Land $24,570 Building $91,280 | |
| 2023 | $5,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,850 (+38.48%) Land $24,570 Building $91,280 | $331,000 Land $70,200 Building $260,800 |
| 2022 | $83,660 Land $20,480 Building $63,180 | ||
| 2021 | $4,429.00 | ||
| 2020 | $239,000 Land $58,500 Building $180,500 |
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 14047 Caves 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 | 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 14047 Caves 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 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 |
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