7940 Deerbrook Dr, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 7940 Deerbrook Dr, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,532 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	4.76 acres (207,346 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$370,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill	$8,419 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-203800`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-203800`
Alternative APN	`001570-9`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,532 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,382 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,150 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Raised
Lot Area	207,346 sqft (4.76 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Area	1,382 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	136 sqft
Patio Area	390 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001570-9
Street Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR
City	NOVELTY
State	OH
Zip	44072-9510
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	S/L 4 DEERFIELD SUB
Legal Subdivision	DEERFIELD
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Township / Civil Division	RUSSELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	311500

Owner

7940 Deerbrook Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2014.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Feb 12, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD
Jul 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014883237
Deed Book / Page	1981 / 215
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	TIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0021122322
Date	Dec 30, 2020
Book Page	2112/2322
Instrument	202000975330

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Agreement

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

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510
Document Number	0020872254
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 11, 2020
Title Company	GUARDIAN TITLE COMPANY, GUARDIAN TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR NOVELTY OH 440729510, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510

Mortgage

Document Number	0020872254
Date	Feb 18, 2020
Book Page	002087/002254
Instrument	960290

Lender

Name	FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	14806 DETROIT AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107-3910

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510
Document Number	0020352744
Book / Page	002035 / 002744
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	7940 DEERBROOK DR NOVELTY OH 440729510, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9510

Mortgage

Document Number	0020352744
Date	Jul 19, 2017
Book Page	002035/002744
Instrument	923683

Lender

Name	FIRST FED'L S&L/LAKEWOOD
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	LAKEWOOD, OH 44107

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2037

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 7940 Deerbrook Dr was $8,419 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	$8,419.00 (+4.6%)	$181,240 (-) Land $38,680 Building $142,560
2024	$8,049.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$181,240 (-) Land $38,680 Building $142,560
2023	$8,117.00 Homeowner's exemption	$181,240 (+34.42%) Land $38,680 Building $142,560	$517,800 Land $110,500 Building $407,300
2022		$134,830 Land $32,240 Building $102,590
2021	$7,142.00
2020			$385,200 Land $92,100 Building $293,100

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

FEMA maps place 7940 Deerbrook Dr 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 7940 Deerbrook Dr 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	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Windstream.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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