Geauga County property record for 8398 Riverside Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1.51 acres (65,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-122700 |
| Primary APN | 26-122700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 65,776 sqft (1.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 462 sqft |
| Patio Area | 462 sqft |
| Lean-To | 81 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 001300-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 5 RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
8398 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231015553 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2174 / 1196 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021630494 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 0021741196 |
| Book / Page | 2174 / 1196 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301015553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | VTA TITLE AGENCY INC, NOVA TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 202301015554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202301015554 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 0021630494 |
| Book / Page | 2163 / 494 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201007902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 0021621667 |
| Book / Page | 2162 / 1667 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201007367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0021012226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2101/2226 |
| Instrument | 202000968902 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 0020722004 |
| Book / Page | 2072 / 2004 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900950139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | REVERE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8398 RIVERSIDE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9607 |
| Document Number | 201900950140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900950140 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8398 Riverside Dr was $5,777 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $5,777.00 (+4.6%) | $124,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $100,100 | |
| 2024 | $5,523.00 (-0.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $100,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,570.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,600 (+41.99%) Land $24,500 Building $100,100 | $356,000 Land $70,000 Building $286,000 |
| 2022 | $87,750 Land $20,440 Building $67,310 | ||
| 2021 | $4,640.00 | ||
| 2020 | $250,700 Land $58,400 Building $192,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 8398 Riverside 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 risk around 8398 Riverside 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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