997 Bruce Dr, Kent, OH 44240 Property Records

Portage County property record for 997 Bruce Dr, Kent, OH 44240

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.373 acres (16,291 sqft)
Owner	Owner Name on File
Last Sale	$180,000 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill	$5,859 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-044-20-00-015-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-044-20-00-015-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,280 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft
2nd Floor Area	980 sqft
Upper Floors Area	980 sqft
Basement Area	1,260 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	16,291 sqft (0.373 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	100 sqft
Deck Area	200 sqft
Patio Area	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	997 BRUCE DR
City	KENT
State	OH
Zip	44240-2083
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WHITE OAK HILLS LOT 15-R
Legal Subdivision	WHITE OAK HILLS PH 01
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Township / Civil Division	KENT
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	601300

Owner

The current owner of 997 Bruce Dr bought it in August 2012.

Source: Portage County records, as of January 26, 2026

Owner of Record	Owner Name on File
Mailing Address	997 BRUCE DR, KENT, OH 44240-2083
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 21, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	1357
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PORTAGE OH
Property Address	997 BRUCE DR, KENT, OH 44240-2083
Document Number	0000006951
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2020
Title Company	CORPORATE SETTLEMENT SOLUTIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	997 BRUCE DR KENT OH 442402083, KENT, OH 44240-2083

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006951
Date	May 1, 2020
Instrument	6951

Lender

Name	FIRST NAT'L BK/PA
Type	Bank
Address	MACEDONIA, OH 44056

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Apr 30, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Portage County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2024

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Ohio
County	Portage County
Municipality	Kent City
Unified School District	Kent City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2024	$5,859.00 (+4.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$101,290 (-) Land $15,750 Building $85,540	$289,400 Land $45,000 Building $244,400
2023	$5,592.00 (+0.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$101,290 (-) Land $15,750 Building $85,540
2022	$5,588.00 Homeowner's exemption	$101,290 Land $15,750 Building $85,540	$289,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $244,400
2021			$289,400 Land $45,000 Building $244,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 997 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

Wildfire risk around 997 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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