$380,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

14447 Caves Rd Novelty, OH 44072

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$237 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • West Geauga High School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautifully maintained ranch on two private acres in peaceful Novelty! This bright and inviting home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The updated kitchen (2013) with granite countertops opens to a spacious dining room filled with natural light and features a sliding door to the covered patio. The living area offers a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a large display window that fills the room with sunlight. The primary bedroom includes a private bathroom.
Recent updates include a new roof (2022), furnace and A/C (2018), septic system, water softener, and a Kinetico filtration system (2021) and many more updates, which are listed in the supplements.
The property includes an attached one-car garage and a detached 2 1/2 car garage with additional storage. Perfect for vehicles, tools or hobbies. Enjoy the peaceful yard, a covered patio, and a charming red brick wood-burning outdoor fireplace, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This move-in ready home is full of light, comfort and character!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Piraino

Howard Hanna Brokerage Email: richardpiraino@howardhanna.com 440-223-1777 License #438414 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Howard Hanna

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Schwartz

Howard Hanna License #443494

Howard Hanna

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Back and Front Yard
  • 26-146501

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Display Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Panoramic Views
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Softener
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-146500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,293

Year Built

Built in 1960 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Attribution Contact: richardpiraino@howardhanna.com 440-223-1777
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Flat, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Few Trees
  • Reso View: Panoramic
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Conventional, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Display Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Basement: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Water Softener, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Acres: 2.0
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • LaundryFeatures: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: West Geauga LSD - 2807

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 26-146500
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 26-146501
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4293.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Duale Family Revocable Trust and Duale Janice L
Bought by
Danko Barbara
Seller's Agent
Richard Piraino
Howard Hanna
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Schwartz
Howard Hanna
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.26%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$366,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,093
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2016
Sold by
Duale Babiak Janice L
Bought by
Duale Janice L and The Duale Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2013
Closed on
May 9, 2013
Sold by
Ptak Gloria E
Bought by
Duale Babiak Janice L
Seller's Agent
Debbie Misseri
RE/MAX Revealty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Turner
Howard Hanna
List Price
$174,000
Sold Price
$163,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-6.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$127,299
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1990
Bought by
Ptak Robert G
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $385,000 Title Professionals Group
Deed $385,000 Title Professionals Group
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Guardian Title
Warranty Deed $163,000 Revere Title
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $127,299 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $380,000 +0.3% $237 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $379,000 +132.5% $237 / Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $163,000 -6.3% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2013 03/19/13 For Sale $174,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,072 $91,770 $21,630 $70,140
2023 $4,072 $91,770 $21,630 $70,140
2022 $3,291 $61,990 $18,030 $43,960
2021 $3,282 $61,990 $18,030 $43,960
2020 $3,444 $61,990 $18,030 $43,960
2019 $3,331 $55,270 $18,030 $37,240
2018 $3,326 $55,270 $18,030 $37,240
2017 $3,331 $55,270 $18,030 $37,240
2016 $3,414 $54,220 $18,030 $36,190
2015 $3,149 $54,220 $18,030 $36,190
2014 $3,149 $54,220 $18,030 $36,190
2013 $2,660 $54,220 $18,030 $36,190
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

MLS Number: 5111488

MLS Now (Howard Hanna)

APN: 26-146500