Portage County property record for 496 Needham Ave, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,231 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-043-30-00-047 |
| Primary APN | 17-043-30-00-047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,850 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 496 NEEDHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACY LOT 1388 F 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1388 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 601300 |
496 Needham Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2009.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 730 W MAIN ST, KENT, OH 44240-2214 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20091522 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005220688 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Needham Ave was $2,231, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,231.00 (+1.55%) | $47,780 (+31.73%) Land $8,300 Building $39,480 | $136,500 (+31.76%) Land $23,700 Building $112,800 |
| 2024 | $2,197.00 (+5.73%) | $36,270 (-) Land $8,300 Building $27,970 | $103,600 Land $23,700 Building $79,900 |
| 2023 | $2,078.00 (+1.17%) | $36,270 (-) Land $8,300 Building $27,970 | |
| 2022 | $2,054.00 | $36,270 Land $8,300 Building $27,970 | $103,600 (-) Land $23,700 Building $79,900 |
| 2021 | $103,600 Land $23,700 Building $79,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 Needham Ave 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 496 Needham Ave 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: 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | AKRON CITY PWS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber, Verizon.
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