Portage County property record for 962 Bruce Dr, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.392 acres (17,076 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,200 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,529 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-044-20-00-006-001 |
| Primary APN | 17-044-20-00-006-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,704 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,076 sqft (0.392 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 962 BRUCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITE OAKS HILLS LOT 6-R |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE OAKS HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-R |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | KENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 601300 |
962 Bruce Dr is held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 SUNDEW LN, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44022-4197 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200413372 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202504632 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 962 Bruce Dr was $5,529, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,529.00 (+1.56%) | $118,380 (+24.17%) Land $17,330 Building $101,050 | $338,200 (+24.16%) Land $49,500 Building $288,700 |
| 2024 | $5,444.00 (+0.72%) | $95,340 (-) Land $15,750 Building $79,590 | $272,400 Land $45,000 Building $227,400 |
| 2023 | $5,405.00 (+0.07%) | $95,340 (-) Land $15,750 Building $79,590 | |
| 2022 | $5,401.00 | $95,340 Land $15,750 Building $79,590 | $272,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $227,400 |
| 2021 | $272,400 Land $45,000 Building $227,400 |
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 962 Bruce Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2017 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2004 · 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 962 Bruce 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENT CITY PWS serves 29,662 people · EPA ID OH6701812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
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