212 Frances Dr, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 212 Frances Dr, Kent, OH 44240

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.301 acres (13,103 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$189,900 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,832 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Transfer Sep 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-023-10-00-137`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-023-10-00-137`
Alternative APN	`17-023-10-00-137-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,204 sqft
1st Floor Area	984 sqft
Upper Floors Area	688 sqft
Basement Area	984 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	13,103 sqft (0.301 acres)
Lot Dimensions	168 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	212 FRANCES DR
City	KENT
State	OH
Zip	44240-2812
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	UNIV HTS BLK D LOT 8 F 78.74
Legal Subdivision	UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Legal Block	D
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Township / Civil Division	KENT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	601200

Owner

212 Frances Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.

Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	212 FRANCES DR, KENT, OH 44240-2812
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 12, 2021	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Sep 17, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 23, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201815646
Last Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2021
Transfer Doc	0202105370
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Recording Date	Mar 12, 2021
Property Address	212 FRANCES DR, KENT, OH 44240-2812
Document Number	0202105370
Map Reference	VOL 6 PG 55
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2021
Instrument	202105370
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	212 FRANCES DR, KENT, OH 44240-2812

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2018
Property Address	212 FRANCES DR, KENT, OH 44240-2812
Document Number	0000015646
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2018
Instrument	15646
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$759.60
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	212 FRANCES DR KENT OH 442402812, KENT, OH 44240-2812

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 212 Frances Dr was $3,832, up 1.6% from the year before.

Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Portage County
Municipality	Kent City
Unified School District	Kent City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,832.00 (+1.62%)	$84,140 (+24.43%) Land $22,960 Building $61,180	$240,400 (+24.43%) Land $65,600 Building $174,800
2024	$3,771.00 (+1.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,620 (-) Land $18,200 Building $49,420	$193,200 Land $52,000 Building $141,200
2023	$3,733.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$67,620 (-) Land $18,200 Building $49,420
2022	$3,731.00 Homeowner's exemption	$67,620 Land $18,200 Building $49,420	$193,200 (-) Land $52,000 Building $141,200
2021			$193,200 Land $52,000 Building $141,200

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 212 Frances Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2017

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 212 Frances Dr 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	KENT CITY PWS serves 29,662 people · EPA ID OH6701812
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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