Portage County property record for 242 Howe Rd, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,357 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $19,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-019-00-00-004 |
| Primary APN | 04-019-00-00-004 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 74,357 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 310 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 242 HOWE RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-7212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 SE & CONSOLIDATED PCL B |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIMFIELD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 601703 |
242 Howe Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201417392 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201417393 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Howe Rd was $3,814, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| County Subdivision | Brimfield Township |
| Unified School District | Field Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,814.00 (+1.68%) | $78,580 (+28.95%) Land $18,800 Building $59,780 | $224,500 (+28.95%) Land $53,700 Building $170,800 |
| 2024 | $3,751.00 (+3.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,940 (-) Land $11,730 Building $49,210 | $174,100 Land $33,500 Building $140,600 |
| 2023 | $3,613.00 (-0.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,940 (-) Land $11,730 Building $49,210 | |
| 2022 | $3,624.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,940 Land $11,730 Building $49,210 | $174,100 (-) Land $33,500 Building $140,600 |
| 2021 | $174,100 Land $33,500 Building $140,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Howe Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 242 Howe 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 | 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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