7301 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 7301 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 5 ba · 6,067 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	5.12 acres (223,027 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,100,000 (May 2015)
Tax Bill	$24,878 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-029702`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-029702`
Alternative APN	`000989-6`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,067 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	4,213 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	3,708 sqft
Basement Area	2,857 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,857 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	223,027 sqft (5.12 acres)
Garage Area	1,740 sqft
Parking Spaces	7 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	135 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	000989-6
Street Address	7301 WHARTON RD
City	NOVELTY
State	OH
Zip	44072-9754
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	S/L 2 HUNTING VALLEY EAST SUB
Legal Subdivision	HUNTING VALLEY EAST
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Township / Civil Division	RUSSELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	311500

Owner

Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	7301 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DOLLAR BANK FSB
Oct 10, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOLLAR BANK FSB
Jun 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer DOLLAR BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 29, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015890309
Deed Book / Page	1990 / 1278
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7301 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0021012126
Date	Aug 31, 2020
Book Page	2101/2126
Instrument	202000968885

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	CANTON, OH 44711

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7301 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0020601341
Date	Oct 10, 2018
Book Page	2060/1341
Instrument	201800941612

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2017
Property Address	7301 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Document Number	0020342271
Book / Page	002034 / 002271
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2017
Instrument	922848
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,180.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7301 WHARTON RD RUSSELL OH 440729754, RUSSELL, OH 44072-9754

Mortgage

Document Number	20342273
Date	Jun 28, 2017
Book Page	002034/002273
Instrument	922849

Lender

Name	DOLLAR BK
Type	Bank
Address	CANTON, OH 44711-8469

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Geauga County
County Subdivision	Russell Township
Unified School District	West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$24,878.00 (+4.59%)	$524,480 (-) Land $145,810 Building $378,670
2024	$23,786.00 (-0.86%)	$524,480 (-) Land $145,810 Building $378,670
2023	$23,993.00 (+11.67%)	$524,480 (+31.92%) Land $145,810 Building $378,670	$1,498,500 (+31.92%) Land $416,600 Building $1,081,900
2022		$397,570 Land $115,430 Building $282,140
2021	$21,486.00
2020			$1,135,900 Land $329,800 Building $806,100

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 June 16, 2009 · 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	6 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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Bresco Broadband.

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