Geauga County property record for 14159 Sweetbriar Ln, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,773 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-051300 |
| Primary APN | 26-051300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,773 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,182 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 71,003 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,283 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 484 sqft |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001055-9 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14159 SWEETBRIAR LN |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 27 SWEET BRIAR ESTATES #4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWEET BRIAR ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
14159 Sweetbriar Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14159 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9786 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251031199 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2197 / 1077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021770289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14159 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9786 |
| Document Number | 0021770289 |
| Book / Page | 2177 / 289 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301017419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14159 Sweetbriar Ln was $7,503 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 | $7,503.00 (+4.6%) | $161,670 (-) Land $29,020 Building $132,650 | |
| 2024 | $7,173.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,670 (-) Land $29,020 Building $132,650 | |
| 2023 | $7,233.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,670 (+36.41%) Land $29,020 Building $132,650 | $461,900 Land $82,900 Building $379,000 |
| 2022 | $118,520 Land $24,190 Building $94,330 | ||
| 2021 | $6,271.00 | ||
| 2020 | $338,600 Land $69,100 Building $269,500 |
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 14159 Sweetbriar Ln 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 14159 Sweetbriar Ln 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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