Geauga County property record for 14879 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,049 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-195500 |
| Primary APN | 26-195500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001510-7 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14879 CAVES RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 TR 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTER DIVISION OF TOWNSHIP OF RUSSELL |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records, as of March 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23425 COMMERCE PARK, 102, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122-5848 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014880091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1976 / 2777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 14879 CAVES RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020701901 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2070/1901 |
| Instrument | 201900948856 |
| Name | DOLLAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 8, 2029 |
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 | $4,049.00 (+8.81%) | $81,350 (-) Land $24,820 Building $56,530 | |
| 2023 | $3,721.00 (+43.72%) | $81,350 (+69.76%) Land $24,820 Building $56,530 | $232,400 (+69.76%) Land $70,900 Building $161,500 |
| 2022 | $47,920 Land $20,690 Building $27,230 | ||
| 2021 | $2,589.00 | ||
| 2020 | $136,900 Land $59,100 Building $77,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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 53 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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