Portage County property record for 1491 Merrill Ave, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,177 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-067-30-00-151 |
| Primary APN | 12-067-30-00-151 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,177 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,669 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,424 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 754 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1491 MERRILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-6351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TLP LOT 268 F 75.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | TLP |
| Legal Lot Number | 268 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 601600 |
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202412542 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201501327 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 1491 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202303600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303600 |
| Name | SEVEN SEVENTEEN CU INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WARREN, OH 44483 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,346.00 (+1.59%) | $91,530 (+49.58%) Land $13,410 Building $78,120 | $261,500 (+49.6%) Land $38,300 Building $223,200 |
| 2024 | $4,278.00 (+19.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,190 (-) Land $13,410 Building $47,780 | $174,800 (-) Land $38,300 Building $136,500 |
| 2023 | $3,568.00 (+0.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,190 (-) Land $13,410 Building $47,780 | |
| 2022 | $3,558.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,190 Land $13,410 Building $47,780 | $174,800 (-) Land $38,300 Building $136,500 |
| 2021 | $174,800 Land $38,300 Building $136,500 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 74% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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