Portage County property record for 477 Howe Rd, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.09 acres (91,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jul 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-017-00-00-030 |
| Primary APN | 04-017-00-00-030 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,161 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,531 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 91,040 sqft (2.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 338 sqft |
| Lean-To | 512 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 477 HOWE RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-7353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 601703 |
477 Howe Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Portage County records, as of May 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 459 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Remainderman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Certificate of Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20053337 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202509561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 477 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Document Number | 0000005864 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Remainderman, 286 |
| Address | 459 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005864, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265864 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 477 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Document Number | 0202509561 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 459 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 477 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Document Number | 0202504979 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202504979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 459 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7353 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 477 Howe Rd was $5,426, up 12.8% 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 | $5,426.00 (+12.81%) | $111,020 (+31.01%) Land $22,400 Building $88,620 | $317,200 (+31.02%) Land $64,000 Building $253,200 |
| 2024 | $4,810.00 (+7.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,740 (-) Land $14,000 Building $70,740 | $242,100 Land $40,000 Building $202,100 |
| 2023 | $4,463.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,740 (-) Land $14,000 Building $70,740 | |
| 2022 | $4,501.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,740 Land $14,000 Building $70,740 | $242,100 (-) Land $40,000 Building $202,100 |
| 2021 | $242,100 Land $40,000 Building $202,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 477 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 477 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 83 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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