1521 Merrill Ave, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 1521 Merrill Ave, Kent, OH 44240

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.204 acres (8,925 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$129,900 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$3,914 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Line of Credit
Nov 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-067-30-00-155

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-067-30-00-155

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,632 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft
Upper Floors Area816 sqft
Basement Area816 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,925 sqft (0.204 acres)
Lot Dimensions119 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area140 sqft
Deck Area168 sqft
Patio Area352 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number120673000155
Street Address1521 MERRILL AVE
CityKENT
StateOH
Zip44240-6315
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionT L P LOT 272 F 75.00
Legal SubdivisionTLP
Legal Lot Number272
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract601600

Owner

Source: Portage County records, as of January 26, 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address5131 ATTERBURY LN, STOW, OH 44224-6032
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
KEYBANK USA
Nov 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
LANDMARK TITLE GROUP INC, LANDMARK TITLE GRP INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2829
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Property Address1521 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6315
Document Number0000002316
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1521 MERRILL AVE KENT OH 442406315, KENT, OH 44240-6315

Mortgage

Document Number0000002316
DateFeb 10, 2020
Instrument2316
Lender
NameKEYBANK USA
TypeBank
AddressBROOKLYN, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 9, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Recording DateNov 13, 2018
Property Address1521 MERRILL AVE, KENT, OH 44240-6315
Document Number0000019030
Instrument DateNov 8, 2018
Instrument19030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2018
Title CompanyLANDMARK TITLE GROUP INC, LANDMARK TITLE GRP INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$514.60
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1521 MERRILL AVE KENT OH 442406315, KENT, OH 44240-6315

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyPortage County
County SubdivisionFranklin Township
Unified School DistrictKent City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$3,914.00 (-0.38%)$66,010 (-) Land $13,790 Building $52,220$188,600 (-) Land $39,400 Building $149,200
2023$3,929.00 (+0.28%)$66,010 (-) Land $13,790 Building $52,220
2022$3,918.00$66,010 Land $13,790 Building $52,220$188,600 (-) Land $39,400 Building $149,200
2021$188,600 Land $39,400 Building $149,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 74% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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