Portage County property record for 527 Needham Ave, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-043-30-00-056 |
| Primary APN | 17-043-30-00-056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,402 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,402 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,642 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,702 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 527 NEEDHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACY LOT 1380 & 1381 F 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1380 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | KENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 601300 |
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 NEEDHAM AVE, KENT, OH 44240-2337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1987 |
| Deed Document Number | 20079160 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201114724 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $2,932.00 (+1.1%) | $74,520 (+18.95%) Land $10,080 Building $64,440 | $212,900 (+18.94%) Land $28,800 Building $184,100 |
| 2024 | $2,900.00 (-1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,650 (-) Land $10,080 Building $52,570 | $179,000 (-) Land $28,800 Building $150,200 |
| 2023 | $2,952.00 (-1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,650 (-) Land $10,080 Building $52,570 | |
| 2022 | $3,007.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,650 Land $10,080 Building $52,570 | $179,000 (-) Land $28,800 Building $150,200 |
| 2021 | $179,000 Land $28,800 Building $150,200 |
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.
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.
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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