Portage County property record for 2001 Merrill Rd, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 7.22 acres (314,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,900 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jul 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-034-00-00-031 |
| Primary APN | 12-034-00-00-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 314,590 sqft (7.22 acres) |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2001 MERRILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 601600 |
2001 Merrill Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2124 14TH ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223-2451 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201212239 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202309825 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 2001 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202111123 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202111123 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2001 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2913 |
| Document Number | 0202309825 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202309825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2124 14TH ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223-2451 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 2001 MERRILL RD, KENT, OH 44240-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000008391 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2001 MERRILL RD KENT OH 442402913, KENT, OH 44240-2913 |
| Document Number | 0000008391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8391 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 3, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2001 Merrill Rd was $3,219, up 1.5% 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 | $3,219.00 (+1.55%) | $65,490 (+37.58%) Land $21,140 Building $44,350 | $187,100 (+37.57%) Land $60,400 Building $126,700 |
| 2024 | $3,170.00 (+12.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,600 (-) Land $21,140 Building $26,460 | $136,000 Land $60,400 Building $75,600 |
| 2023 | $2,823.00 (+0.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,600 (-) Land $21,140 Building $26,460 | |
| 2022 | $2,812.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,600 Land $21,140 Building $26,460 | $136,000 (-) Land $60,400 Building $75,600 |
| 2021 | $136,000 Land $60,400 Building $75,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2001 Merrill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 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 2001 Merrill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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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