Portage County property record for 976 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 4,863 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,607 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,309 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-026-20-00-015 |
| Primary APN | 17-026-20-00-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,863 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,396 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,009 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 983 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 8,607 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 68 ft deep x 131 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 976 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENT |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44240-2273 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | W P LOT 16 F 145.22 |
| Legal Subdivision | W P |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTAGE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | KENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 601400 |
976 W Main St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Portage County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 W MAIN ST, KENT, OH 44240-2273 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200623445 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201610425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 976 W Main St was $4,309, up 1.3% 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 | $4,309.00 (+1.32%) | $72,140 (+48.47%) Land $12,810 Building $59,330 | $206,100 (+48.49%) Land $36,600 Building $169,500 |
| 2024 | $4,253.00 (+27.07%) | $48,590 (-) Land $11,520 Building $37,070 | $138,800 Land $32,900 Building $105,900 |
| 2023 | $3,347.00 (-0.39%) | $48,590 (-) Land $11,520 Building $37,070 | |
| 2022 | $3,360.00 | $48,590 Land $11,520 Building $37,070 | $138,800 (-) Land $32,900 Building $105,900 |
| 2021 | $138,800 Land $32,900 Building $105,900 |
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 976 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 976 W Main St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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