7340 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 7340 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,531 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	5.04 acres (219,542 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,740,000 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill	$28,585 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2018 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-029708`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-029708`
Alternative APN	`000991-4`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,531 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,723 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,828 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	1,960 sqft
Basement Area	3,492 sqft
Unfinished Basement	3,492 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	219,542 sqft (5.04 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	1,540 sqft
Parking Spaces	7 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	400 sqft
Patio Area	432 sqft
Cabin	396 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	000991-4
Street Address	7340 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 8 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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	7340 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 1, 1990
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7340 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Document Number	0020461010
Book / Page	002046 / 001010
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	7340 WHARTON RD RUSSELL OH 440729754, RUSSELL, OH 44072-9754

Mortgage

Document Number	0020461010
Date	Jan 22, 2018
Book Page	002046/001010
Instrument	931368

Lender

Name	KEYBANK USA
Type	Bank
Address	127 PUBLIC SQ, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1217

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 21, 2048

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	$28,585.00 (+4.6%)	$615,030 (-) Land $143,820 Building $471,210
2024	$27,327.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$615,030 (-) Land $143,820 Building $471,210
2023	$27,558.00 (+11.91%) Homeowner's exemption	$615,030 (+32.33%) Land $143,820 Building $471,210	$1,757,200 (+32.33%) Land $410,900 Building $1,346,300
2022		$464,770 Land $113,860 Building $350,910
2021	$24,625.00
2020			$1,327,900 Land $325,300 Building $1,002,600

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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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