8139 W River Dr, Novelty, OH 44072 Property Records

Geauga County property record for 8139 W River Dr, Novelty, OH 44072

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	1.52 acres (66,211 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$268,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$5,058 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`26-043600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`26-043600`
Alternative APN	`001032-4`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,204 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,372 sqft
Upper Floors Area	832 sqft
Basement Area	644 sqft
Unfinished Basement	644 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Combination
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	66,211 sqft (1.52 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	312 sqft
Deck Area	64 sqft
Patio Area	64 sqft
Balcony Area	52 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	001032-4
Street Address	8139 W RIVER DR
City	NOVELTY
State	OH
Zip	44072-9782
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Description	S/L 15 RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES #2
Legal Subdivision	RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Township / Civil Division	RUSSELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	311500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8139 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 13, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Aug 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Aug 6, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 1, 1990
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 3, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc	0000667662
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2026
Property Address	8139 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782
Document Number	0022171565
Book / Page	2217 / 1565
Map Reference	VOL 8 PG 75
Instrument Date	Feb 26, 2026
Instrument	202601044689
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	8139 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8139 W RIVER DR, RUSSELL, OH 44072-9782

Mortgage

Document Number	0021312070
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Book Page	2131/2070
Instrument	202100987157

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Jul 16, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GEAUGA OH
Property Address	8139 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8139 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782

Mortgage

Document Number	0021312063
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Book Page	2131/2063
Instrument	202100987156

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43231

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

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	$5,058.00 (+4.61%)	$109,100 (-) Land $24,680 Building $84,420
2024	$4,835.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$109,100 (-) Land $24,680 Building $84,420
2023	$4,876.00 (+15.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$109,100 (+36.7%) Land $24,680 Building $84,420	$311,700 (+36.71%) Land $70,500 Building $241,200
2022		$79,810 Land $20,550 Building $59,260
2021	$4,218.00
2020			$228,000 Land $58,700 Building $169,300

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 at the parcel

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Uniti Group Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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