Geauga County property record for 985 Bell Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,245 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-082000 |
| Primary APN | 29-082000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,467 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 538 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 002250-0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 BELL RD |
| City | CHAGRIN FALLS |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44022-4148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 TR 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE 03 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | GEAUGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH RUSSELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 311600 |
985 Bell Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2024.
Source: Geauga County records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 BELL RD, CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44022-4148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable 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 | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003673962 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1683 / 60 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021890331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Bell Rd was $7,743 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Geauga County assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Geauga County |
| Municipality | South Russell Village |
| Unified School District | Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,743.00 (-0.23%) | $140,180 (-) Land $53,170 Building $87,010 | |
| 2024 | $7,761.00 (-7.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,180 (-) Land $53,170 Building $87,010 | |
| 2023 | $8,353.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,180 (+35.99%) Land $53,170 Building $87,010 | $400,500 Land $151,900 Building $248,600 |
| 2022 | $103,080 Land $44,310 Building $58,770 | ||
| 2021 | $7,067.00 | ||
| 2020 | $294,500 Land $126,600 Building $167,900 |
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 985 Bell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
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 985 Bell 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 94% of the US · lower than 71% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHITETAIL RUN HOMEOWNERS private · serves 250 people · EPA ID OH2803512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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