Geauga County property record for 7956 Fairmount Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,651 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 6.44 acres (280,526 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,275 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-213802 |
| Primary APN | 26-213802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,651 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,609 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 538 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,153 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 280,526 sqft (6.44 acres) |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001607-7 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 SEC 2 TR 1 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ERIEBANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020960753 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2088 / 781 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019912768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9735 |
| Document Number | 0020880781 |
| Book / Page | 2088 / 781 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000960753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | REVERE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9735 |
| Document Number | 202000960754 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000960754 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9735 |
| Document Number | 0020820560 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7956 FAIRMOUNT RD NOVELTY OH 440729735, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9735 |
| Document Number | 0020820560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 002082/000560 |
| Instrument | 956643 |
| Name | ERIEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MENTOR, OH 44060 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Russell Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,275.00 (+7.36%) | $152,390 (-) Land $42,770 Building $109,620 | |
| 2024 | $6,776.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,390 (-) Land $42,770 Building $109,620 | |
| 2023 | $6,833.00 (+22.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,390 (+45.13%) Land $42,770 Building $109,620 | $435,400 (+45.13%) Land $122,200 Building $313,200 |
| 2022 | $105,000 Land $35,630 Building $69,370 | ||
| 2021 | $5,569.00 | ||
| 2020 | $300,000 Land $101,800 Building $198,200 |
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.
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.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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