7341 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 7341 Wharton Rd, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 6 ba · 6,973 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,887,500 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$29,683 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-029703`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-029703`
Alternative APN	`000989-9`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,973 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	4,777 sqft
Upper Floors Area	2,196 sqft
Basement Area	3,409 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,568 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area	2,151 sqft
Parking Spaces	8 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	402 sqft
Patio Area	1,500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	000989-9
Street Address	7341 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 3 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

7341 Wharton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	7341 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Remainderman

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 16, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021989414
Deed Book / Page	2135 / 172
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2026
Property Address	7341 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Document Number	0022143241
Book / Page	2214 / 3241
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 45
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2025
Instrument	202601043014
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7341 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7341 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2021
Property Address	7341 WHARTON RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9754
Document Number	0021350172
Book / Page	2135 / 172
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 45
Instrument Date	Sep 9, 2021
Instrument	202100989414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 1, 2021
Title Company	OHIO REAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	4910 TIEDEMAN RD, BROOKLYN, OH 44144-2338

Mortgage

Document Number	202100989415
Date	Sep 20, 2021
Instrument	202100989415

Lender

Name	KEY BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2%
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2028
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	7%
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	7%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 7341 Wharton Rd was $29,683 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.6% from the year before.

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	$29,683.00 (+4.6%)	$638,330 (-) Land $142,800 Building $495,530
2024	$28,377.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$638,330 (-) Land $142,800 Building $495,530
2023	$28,617.00 Homeowner's exemption	$638,330 (+51.28%) Land $142,800 Building $495,530	$1,823,800 Land $408,000 Building $1,415,800
2022		$421,960 Land $113,050 Building $308,910
2021	$22,382.00
2020			$1,205,600 Land $323,000 Building $882,600

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

FEMA maps place 7341 Wharton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 7341 Wharton Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% 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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