Portage County property record for 965 Howe Rd, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,558 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Feb 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,275 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-015-00-00-010 |
| Primary APN | 04-015-00-00-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 208 sqft |
| Canopy | 176 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 040150000010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 965 HOWE RD |
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-7343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 601703 |
965 Howe Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1989.
Source: Portage County records, as of January 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 HOWE RD, KENT, OH 44240-7343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Portage County |
| County Subdivision | Brimfield Township |
| Unified School District | Field Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,275.00 (+8.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,580 (-) Land $14,000 Building $36,580 | $144,500 Land $40,000 Building $104,500 |
| 2023 | $3,013.00 (-0.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,580 (-) Land $14,000 Building $36,580 | |
| 2022 | $3,021.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,580 Land $14,000 Building $36,580 | $144,500 (-) Land $40,000 Building $104,500 |
| 2021 | $144,500 Land $40,000 Building $104,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 965 Howe Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 965 Howe Rd 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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