Geauga County property record for 14181 Sweetbriar Ln, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,468 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $5,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-056400 |
| Primary APN | 26-056400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,468 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,334 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001075-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14181 SWEETBRIAR LN |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | PART S/L 29 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 |
14181 Sweetbriar Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14181 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9786 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021451360 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 14181 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9786 |
| Document Number | 0021451360 |
| Book / Page | 2145 / 1360 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200995788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 14181 SWEETBRIAR LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9786 |
| Document Number | 202200995789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200995789 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14181 Sweetbriar Ln was $5,740 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4% 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 | $5,740.00 (+4.04%) | $134,300 (-) Land $27,410 Building $106,890 | |
| 2024 | $5,517.00 (-1.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,300 (-) Land $27,410 Building $106,890 | |
| 2023 | $5,592.00 Homeowner's exemption | $134,300 (+29.32%) Land $27,410 Building $106,890 | $383,700 Land $78,300 Building $305,400 |
| 2022 | $103,850 Land $22,860 Building $80,990 | ||
| 2021 | $5,025.00 | ||
| 2020 | $296,700 Land $65,300 Building $231,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14181 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 14181 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 |
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