561 E School St, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 561 E School St, Kent, OH 44240 · Last verified February 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Square Footage1,368 sqft Living Area
Lot Size13,499 sqft (0.309 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$238,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$3,658.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-013-20-00-294

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,368 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,368 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area1,368 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Lot Area13,499 sqft (0.309 acres)
Depth X Width180 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area546 sqft Garage
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area72 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number170132000294
Street Address561 E SCHOOL ST
CityKENT
StateOH
Zip44240-4578
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSD-18 LOT 13
Legal SubdivisionS B HALLS ADD 01
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Minor Civil DivisionKENT
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2000
Census Tract601503

Owner

Source: Portage County records · APN 17-013-20-00-294

Assessment roll updated August 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 20, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
PORTAGE COMMUNITY BANK
Sep 15, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 02, 2021Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202517010
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

November 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Recording DateNov 20, 2025
Property Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578
Document Number0202517010
Map ReferenceVOL 6 PG 42
Instrument DateNov 19, 2025
Instrument202517010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2026
Title CompanyMUTUAL TITLE AGENCY INC, MUTUAL TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578

Mortgage

Document Number0202517011
DateNov 20, 2025
Instrument202517011
Lender
NamePORTAGE COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2055

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Recording DateSep 15, 2021
Property Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578
Document Number0202119775
Instrument DateSep 10, 2021
Instrument202119775
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578

Mortgage

Document Number0202119776
DateSep 15, 2021
Instrument202119776
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

August 2021: Certificate of Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeCertificate of Transfer
JurisdictionPORTAGE OH
Recording DateAug 02, 2021
Property Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578
Document Number0202116437
Instrument DateJul 27, 2021
Instrument202116437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address561 E SCHOOL ST, KENT, OH 44240-4578

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Portage County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2024 · Last verified February 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2024$3,658.00 (+8.1%) Homeowner's exemption$61,290 (-) Land $13,860 Building $47,430$175,100 (-) Land $39,600 Building $135,500
2023$3,384.00 (-1.8%) Homeowner's exemption$61,290 (-) Land $13,860 Building $47,430
2022$3,446.00 Homeowner's exemption$61,290 Land $13,860 Building $47,430$175,100 (-) Land $39,600 Building $135,500
2021$175,100 Land $39,600 Building $135,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Portage County (39133C), updated March 6, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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