14831 Hitching Post Ln, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 14831 Hitching Post Ln, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	1.16 acres (50,530 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$283,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,012 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-127300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-127300`
Alternative APN	`001312-3`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,624 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,522 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,102 sqft
Basement Area	1,442 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,442 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	50,530 sqft (1.16 acres)
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	48 sqft
Deck Area	464 sqft
Patio Area	285 sqft
Balcony Area	24 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	238 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001312-3
Street Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN
City	NOVELTY
State	OH
Zip	44072-9534
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	S/L 16 SILVER CREEK ESTATES SUB RERECORDED #2
Legal Subdivision	SILVER CREEK EST
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Township / Civil Division	RUSSELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2031
Census Tract	311500

Owner

Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Jul 23, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 1, 1986 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018938437
Deed Book / Page	2056 / 164
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534
Document Number	0000966563
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN NOVELTY OH 440729534, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534

Mortgage

Document Number	0000966563
Date	Jul 15, 2020
Instrument	966563

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 14, 2040

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2018
Property Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534
Document Number	0020560164
Book / Page	002056 / 000164
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2018
Instrument	938437
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2018
Title Company	ENTERPRISE TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$283.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14831 HITCHING POST LN NOVELTY OH 440729534, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534

Mortgage

Document Number	20560167
Date	Jul 23, 2018
Book Page	002056/000167
Instrument	938438

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 22, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Geauga County
County Subdivision	Russell Township
Unified School District	West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,012.00 (+4.61%)	$129,820 (-) Land $29,020 Building $100,800
2024	$5,747.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption	$129,820 (-) Land $29,020 Building $100,800
2023	$5,795.00 (+17.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$129,820 (+38.9%) Land $29,020 Building $100,800	$370,900 (+38.91%) Land $82,900 Building $288,000
2022		$93,460 Land $24,190 Building $69,270
2021	$4,934.00
2020			$267,000 Land $69,100 Building $197,900

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.

Flood

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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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