Geauga County property record for 14257 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,492 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $243,500 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-058280 |
| Primary APN | 26-058280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 884 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Garage Area | 726 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 54 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001081-6 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14257 CAVES RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SEC 9 TR 1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14257 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005722310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1768 / 1575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 14257 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9759 |
| Document Number | 0020330072 |
| Book / Page | 002033 / 000072 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 14257 CAVES RD NOVELTY OH 440729759, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9759 |
| Document Number | 0020330072 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002033/000072 |
| Instrument | 921679 |
| Name | CARDINAL CU |
|---|---|
| Address | 8500 WESTPORT DR, MENTOR, OH 44060-4123 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2047 |
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 | $5,336.00 (+4.61%) | $115,120 (-) Land $22,090 Building $93,030 | |
| 2024 | $5,101.00 (-0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,120 (-0.03%) Land $22,090 Building $93,030 | |
| 2023 | $5,146.00 (+22.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,160 (+44.49%) Land $22,090 Building $93,070 | $328,900 (+44.44%) Land $63,100 Building $265,800 |
| 2022 | $79,700 Land $18,410 Building $61,290 | ||
| 2021 | $4,212.00 | ||
| 2020 | $227,700 Land $52,600 Building $175,100 |
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.
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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 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 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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