Geauga County property record for 8574 Sugar Tree Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,410 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-023900 |
| Primary APN | 26-023900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,038 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,038 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 713 sqft |
| Patio Area | 713 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 000973-1 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR |
| City | NOVELTY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44072-9685 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | S/L 5 SUGAR TREE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SUGAR TREE |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 311500 |
8574 Sugar Tree Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020971788 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2106 / 1872 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020591124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Number | 0021061872 |
| Book / Page | 2106 / 1872 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000971788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Number | 202000971789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000971789 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Number | 0020583149 |
| Book / Page | 002058 / 003149 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 940592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR NOVELTY OH 440729685, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Property Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Number | 0020540549 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8574 SUGAR TREE DR NOVELTY OH 440729685, NOVELTY, OH 44072-9685 |
| Document Number | 0020540549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002054/000549 |
| Instrument | 937101 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8574 Sugar Tree Dr was $5,410 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 | $5,410.00 (+4.6%) | $116,700 (-) Land $21,320 Building $95,380 | |
| 2024 | $5,172.00 (-0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,700 (-) Land $21,320 Building $95,380 | |
| 2023 | $5,215.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,700 (+45.66%) Land $21,320 Building $95,380 | $333,400 Land $60,900 Building $272,500 |
| 2022 | $80,120 Land $17,780 Building $62,340 | ||
| 2021 | $4,234.00 | ||
| 2020 | $228,900 Land $50,800 Building $178,100 |
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 8574 Sugar Tree Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 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 8574 Sugar Tree 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 45 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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