Geauga County property record for 14480 Watt Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,074 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (91,912 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-040015 |
| Primary APN | 26-040015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,074 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,249 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 825 sqft |
| Basement Area | 899 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 899 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 91,912 sqft (2.11 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | 179 sqft |
| Patio Area | 614 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001021-7 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14480 WATT RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 15 TR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAID RUSSELL TOWNSHIP AND BOUNDED AND |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
14480 Watt Rd is owned by a company that bought it in July 2005 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14480 WATT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005721913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1767 / 3197 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021543381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 14480 WATT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9634 |
| Document Number | 0021543381 |
| Book / Page | 2154 / 3381 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201002186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 14480 WATT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9634 |
| Document Number | 0021543384 |
| Book / Page | 2154 / 3384 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201002187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 14480 Watt Rd was $6,416 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 | $6,416.00 (+4.6%) | $138,360 (-) Land $26,220 Building $112,140 | |
| 2024 | $6,134.00 (-0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $138,360 (-) Land $26,220 Building $112,140 | |
| 2023 | $6,185.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,360 (+40.88%) Land $26,220 Building $112,140 | $395,300 Land $74,900 Building $320,400 |
| 2022 | $98,210 Land $21,840 Building $76,370 | ||
| 2021 | $5,193.00 | ||
| 2020 | $280,600 Land $62,400 Building $218,200 |
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 14480 Watt Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 14480 Watt Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 24 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 |
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