Portage County property record for 1955 Merrill Rd, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-034-00-00-026 |
| Primary APN | 12-034-00-00-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,519 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1955 MERRILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 601600 |
1955 Merrill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1955 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2911 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PORTAGE CMNTY BK |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001123 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1955 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000001124 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICA LAND TITLE AFFILIATES, AMERICA LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1955 MERRILL RD KENT OH 442402911, KENT, OH 44240-2911 |
| Document Number | 1125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1125 |
| Name | PORTAGE CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RAVENNA, OH 44266 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1955 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2911 |
| Document Number | 0000001123 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1955 MERRILL RD KENT OH 442402911, KENT, OH 44240-2911 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 Merrill Rd was $3,335, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $3,335.00 (+1.58%) | $69,440 (+36.91%) Land $9,310 Building $60,130 | $198,400 (+36.92%) Land $26,600 Building $171,800 |
| 2024 | $3,283.00 (+9.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,720 (-) Land $9,310 Building $41,410 | $144,900 Land $26,600 Building $118,300 |
| 2023 | $2,985.00 (+0.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,720 (-) Land $9,310 Building $41,410 | |
| 2022 | $2,974.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,720 Land $9,310 Building $41,410 | $144,900 (-) Land $26,600 Building $118,300 |
| 2021 | $144,900 Land $26,600 Building $118,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1955 Merrill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 1955 Merrill Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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