Geauga County property record for 8536 Kent Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-019300 |
| Primary APN | 26-019300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 325 sqft |
| Patio Area | 325 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 000959-6 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8536 KENT DR |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | S/L 15 KENT SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | KENT |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
8536 Kent Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8536 KENT DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013865280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1958 / 920 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000569597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 8536 KENT DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8536 KENT DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9606 |
| Document Number | 0021022756 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 2102/2756 |
| Instrument | 202000969597 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15238 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8536 KENT DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9606 |
| Document Number | 0020310542 |
| Book / Page | 002031 / 000542 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 920390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8536 KENT DR NOVELTY OH 440729606, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9606 |
| Document Number | 20310544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002031/000544 |
| Instrument | 920391 |
| Name | HOWARD HANNA MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8536 Kent Dr was $4,503 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 | $4,503.00 (+4.62%) | $97,300 (-) Land $14,700 Building $82,600 | |
| 2024 | $4,304.00 (-0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,300 (-) Land $14,700 Building $82,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,341.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,300 (+33.45%) Land $14,700 Building $82,600 | $278,000 Land $42,000 Building $236,000 |
| 2022 | $72,910 Land $12,250 Building $60,660 | ||
| 2021 | $3,846.00 | ||
| 2020 | $208,300 Land $35,000 Building $173,300 |
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 8536 Kent Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8536 Kent 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 | 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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