Geauga County property record for 8734 Ranch Dr, Chesterland, OH 44026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (61,855 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-029500 |
| Primary APN | 11-029500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,264 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 61,855 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 005494-3 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8734 RANCH DR |
| City | CHESTERLAND |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44026-3134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | S/L 26 SPRING CREEK COLONY SUB #2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING CREEK COLONY |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 310700 |
8734 Ranch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Geauga County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8734 RANCH DR, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-3134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021990026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2136 / 169 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020460378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8734 RANCH DR, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-3134 |
| Document Number | 0021360169 |
| Book / Page | 2136 / 169 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100990026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8734 RANCH DR, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-3134 |
| Document Number | 202100990027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100990027 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8734 RANCH DR, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-3134 |
| Document Number | 0020563118 |
| Book / Page | 2056 / 3118 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800939039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | OMEGA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 BROOKLINE RD, CLEVELAND, OH 44121-2503 |
| Document Number | 201800939040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800939040 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8734 RANCH DR, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-3134 |
| Document Number | 0020460378 |
| Book / Page | 002046 / 000378 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 931204 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8734 Ranch Dr was $3,014 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Township |
| Unified School District | West Geauga Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,014.00 (-0.95%) | $70,320 (-) Land $23,140 Building $47,180 | |
| 2024 | $3,043.00 (-1.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,320 (-) Land $23,140 Building $47,180 | |
| 2023 | $3,089.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,320 (+7.42%) Land $23,140 Building $47,180 | $200,900 Land $66,100 Building $134,800 |
| 2022 | $65,460 Land $19,290 Building $46,170 | ||
| 2021 | $3,290.00 | ||
| 2020 | $187,000 Land $55,100 Building $131,900 |
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 8734 Ranch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 Claims | 2 (2011–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8734 Ranch Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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