Geauga County property record for 14850 Hitching Post Ln, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,512 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-139120 |
| Primary APN | 26-139120 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,612 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001336-2 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14850 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 18 SILVER CREEK ESTATES SUB RERECORDED #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVER CREEK EST |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
14850 Hitching Post Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1998.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14850 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998543796 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1203 / 608 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 14850 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534 |
| Document Number | 0001046948 |
| Book / Page | 2221 / 684 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261046948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14850 HITCHING POST LN, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9534 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14850 Hitching Post Ln was $6,953 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 | $6,953.00 (+4.6%) | $150,190 (-) Land $27,230 Building $122,960 | |
| 2024 | $6,647.00 (-0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,190 (-) Land $27,230 Building $122,960 | |
| 2023 | $6,702.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,190 (+32.77%) Land $27,230 Building $122,960 | $429,100 Land $77,800 Building $351,300 |
| 2022 | $113,120 Land $22,680 Building $90,440 | ||
| 2021 | $5,969.00 | ||
| 2020 | $323,200 Land $64,800 Building $258,400 |
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 14850 Hitching Post 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 14850 Hitching Post 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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