Summit County property record for 981 Southwold Rd, Copley, OH 44321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,778 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.746 acres (32,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,957 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-03124 |
| Primary APN | 15-03124 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,778 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 32,500 sqft (0.746 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 389 sqft |
| Gazebo | 117 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 981 SOUTHWOLD RD |
|---|---|
| City | COPLEY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44321-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIDGELAWN EST #1 LOT 31 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGELAWN EST #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SUMMIT OH |
| Township / Civil Division | COPLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 533502 |
981 Southwold Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Summit County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 SOUTHWOLD RD, COPLEY, OH 44321-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201656255487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Southwold Rd was $8,957.
Source: Summit County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit County |
| County Subdivision | Copley Township |
| Unified School District | Copley-Fairlawn City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $105,774 Land $17,301 Building $88,473 | $302,210 Land $49,430 Building $252,780 | |
| 2025 | $8,957.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,482.00 (+0.88%) | $84,730 (+23.17%) Land $14,850 Building $69,880 | $242,100 Land $42,440 Building $199,660 |
| 2022 | $4,443.00 | $68,790 Land $11,980 Building $56,810 | |
| 2020 | $196,520 Land $34,220 Building $162,300 |
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 981 Southwold Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 981 Southwold Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 68% 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 | AKRON CITY PWS serves 280,000 people · EPA ID OH7700011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: City of Fairlawn.
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