Portage County property record for 1449 Merrill Ave, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,440 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-067-20-00-174 |
| Primary APN | 12-067-20-00-174 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 675 sqft |
| Attic Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 895 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,425 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 120672000174 |
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| Street Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE |
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-6313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | T L P LOT 255 F 75.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | TLP |
| Legal Lot Number | 255 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 601600 |
Source: Portage County records, as of January 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
| Apr 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMETOWN BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000012768 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | THIRD CAPITAL |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202104064 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104064 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Document Number | 0000012768 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | KINGDOM TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $716.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE KENT OH 442406313, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Document Number | 12769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12769 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
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| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Document Number | 0000005611 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1449 MERRILL AVE KENT OH 442406313, KENT, OH 44240-6313 |
| Document Number | 0000005611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5611 |
| Name | HOMETOWN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | KENT, OH 44240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 6, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Kent City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,440.00 (+25.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,420 (-) Land $12,920 Building $33,500 | $132,600 (-) Land $36,900 Building $95,700 |
| 2023 | $2,740.00 (+0.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,420 (-) Land $12,920 Building $33,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,729.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,420 Land $12,920 Building $33,500 | $132,600 (-) Land $36,900 Building $95,700 |
| 2021 | $132,600 Land $36,900 Building $95,700 |
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 March 6, 2017 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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