Portage County property record for 3738 Sanford Rd, Rootstown, OH 44272
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 3.76 acres (163,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-003-00-00-038 |
| Primary APN | 32-003-00-00-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,395 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,109 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 239 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 163,786 sqft (3.76 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 3738 SANFORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | ROOTSTOWN |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44272-9787 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 W MH REG 1609 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOTSTOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ROOTSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 601802 |
3738 Sanford Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3738 SANFORD RD, ROOTSTOWN, OH 44272-9787 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK NA |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202004140 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Property Address | 3738 SANFORD RD, ROOTSTOWN, OH 44272-9787 |
| Document Number | 0000013778 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3738 SANFORD RD ROOTSTOWN OH 442729787, ROOTSTOWN, OH 44272-9787 |
| Document Number | 0000013778 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13778 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3738 SANFORD RD, ROOTSTOWN, OH 44272-9787 |
| Document Number | 0000004140 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3738 SANFORD RD ROOTSTOWN OH 442729787, ROOTSTOWN, OH 44272-9787 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3738 Sanford Rd was $2,544, up 4% from the year before.
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| County Subdivision | Rootstown Township |
| Unified School District | Rootstown Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,544.00 (+3.96%) | $60,240 (+44.6%) Land $23,000 Building $37,240 | $172,100 (+44.62%) Land $65,700 Building $106,400 |
| 2024 | $2,447.00 (+28.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,660 (-) Land $20,270 Building $21,390 | $119,000 Land $57,900 Building $61,100 |
| 2023 | $1,905.00 (-3.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,660 (-) Land $20,270 Building $21,390 | |
| 2022 | $1,973.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,660 Land $20,270 Building $21,390 | $119,000 (-) Land $57,900 Building $61,100 |
| 2021 | $119,000 Land $57,900 Building $61,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3738 Sanford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3738 Sanford 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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