Geauga County property record for 8178 W River Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,133 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-052000 |
| Primary APN | 26-052000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Deck Area | 525 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001058-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8178 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 12 RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, APN 26-052000, as of March 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8178 W RIVER DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9782 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002641678 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1536 / 408 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020630443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Geauga County assessment roll as of March 30, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Russell Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,133.00 (+4.61%) | $110,740 (-) Land $24,360 Building $86,380 | |
| 2024 | $4,907.00 (-0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,740 (-) Land $24,360 Building $86,380 | |
| 2023 | $4,949.00 (+15.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,740 (+36.38%) Land $24,360 Building $86,380 | $316,400 (+36.38%) Land $69,600 Building $246,800 |
| 2022 | $81,200 Land $20,300 Building $60,900 | ||
| 2021 | $4,291.00 | ||
| 2020 | $232,000 Land $58,000 Building $174,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Geauga County (39055C), as of June 16, 2009 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 390553115002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| 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 |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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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