Geauga County property record for 14939 Surrey Downs, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,964 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.63 acres (71,003 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,913 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit May 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-005202 |
| Primary APN | 26-005202 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,596 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 71,003 sqft (1.63 acres) |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 456 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 000924-5 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 9 SURREY DOWNS ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SURREY DOWNS ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEY BANK NA |
| May 18, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DOLLAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 1991 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021243269 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Document Number | 0021312102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2131/2102 |
| Instrument | 202100987164 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2031 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Document Number | 0021243269 |
| Book / Page | 2124 / 3269 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 26&27 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100983018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, RUSSELL, OH 44072-9639 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020471151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 2047/1151 |
| Instrument | 201800932152 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 14939 SURREY DOWNS, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020841660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2084/1660 |
| Instrument | 201900958136 |
| Name | DOLLAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $6,913.00 (+4.6%) | $149,250 (-) Land $20,200 Building $129,050 | |
| 2024 | $6,609.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,250 (-) Land $20,200 Building $129,050 | |
| 2023 | $6,664.00 (+21.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,250 (+44.11%) Land $20,200 Building $129,050 | $426,400 (+44.1%) Land $57,700 Building $368,700 |
| 2022 | $103,570 Land $16,840 Building $86,730 | ||
| 2021 | $5,469.00 | ||
| 2020 | $295,900 Land $48,100 Building $247,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 0.02% 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 34 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 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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