438 Earl Ave, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 438 Earl Ave, Kent, OH 44240

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,967 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$98,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$2,699 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-025-10-00-085

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-025-10-00-085

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,052 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,156 sqft
2nd Floor Area896 sqft
Upper Floors Area896 sqft
Basement Area1,136 sqft
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,967 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions166 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area276 sqft

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number170251000085
Street Address438 EARL AVE
CityKENT
StateOH
Zip44240-2222
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionEARL AVE LOT 22 S & COR OF LOTS 21 & 23 F 55.00
Legal SubdivisionS & W QTR
Legal Lot Number21-23 23
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Township / Civil DivisionKENT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract601300

Owner

Source: Portage County records, as of January 26, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address451 PARK AVE, KENT, OH 44240-2227
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 18, 2015
Deed Document Number1877
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyPortage County
MunicipalityKent City
Unified School DistrictKent City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$2,699.00 (+55.83%)$30,560 (-) Land $10,150 Building $20,410$87,300 (-) Land $29,000 Building $58,300
2023$1,732.00 (+0.06%)$30,560 (-) Land $10,150 Building $20,410
2022$1,731.00$30,560 Land $10,150 Building $20,410$87,300 (-) Land $29,000 Building $58,300
2021$87,300 Land $29,000 Building $58,300

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemKENT CITY PWS
serves 29,662 people · EPA ID OH6701812
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Omni Fiber
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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