Russell fixer upper in a great location. It's a raised ranch with a finished lower level with walk-out. This is a one owner home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths that sits on a 1.5 acre wooded lot. This home has two wood burning fireplaces and a covered porch. It's a no outlet street perfect for living in a serene setting. The roof is 5-10 years old and the house has been waterproofed inside and out. The home still has oil heat with a boiler but there is gas on the street. There is also a small train room for railroad enthusiasts. Home is being sold AS IS.
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$245,000
8198 W River Dr, Novelty, OH 44072
3beds
2,308sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.51 Acres Lot
$257,300 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$2,323 Estimated rent
Home value
$257,300
Estimated sales range
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Raised ranchCovered porchTwo wood burning fireplaces
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Listed by:
Anita E Zurcher 440-708-6557 anitazurcher@howardhanna.com,
Howard Hanna
Bought with:
Dmitri Berman, 2022005787
Howard Hanna
Tatyana Krilova, 2005005301
Howard Hanna
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5170579Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 36 x 13
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Office
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Other
- Description: Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19 x 7
Utility room
- Description: Flooring: Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,308
- Total interior livable area: 2,308 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,308
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two,Multi/Split
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.51 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Many Trees, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 26005600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bi-Level,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside Park Estates #2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Novelty
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $291,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,087
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$106/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$108/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$108/sqft |
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| 11/29/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$119/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $275,000-6.8%$119/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000$128/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,474 +9.5% | $101,990 |
| 2024 | $4,087 -1.5% | $101,990 |
| 2023 | $4,150 +25.2% | $101,990 +43.2% |
| 2022 | $3,314 +0.3% | $71,230 |
| 2021 | $3,304 -4.7% | $71,230 |
| 2020 | $3,467 +3.7% | $71,230 +9.6% |
| 2019 | $3,345 -1.1% | $65,000 |
| 2018 | $3,381 -0.1% | $65,000 |
| 2017 | $3,386 -2.4% | $65,000 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $3,468 +5.2% | $63,850 |
| 2015 | $3,296 +3% | $63,850 |
| 2014 | $3,200 -0.6% | $63,850 |
| 2013 | $3,220 +3.9% | $63,850 |
| 2012 | $3,099 0% | $63,850 |
| 2011 | $3,100 -16.8% | $63,850 -17.3% |
| 2010 | $3,727 +5.7% | $77,250 |
| 2009 | $3,527 +1.8% | $77,250 |
| 2008 | $3,465 +1.5% | $77,250 |
| 2007 | $3,413 -11.3% | $77,250 |
| 2006 | $3,848 +0% | $77,250 |
| 2005 | $3,846 +14.4% | $77,250 +11.3% |
| 2004 | $3,362 +1.5% | $69,410 |
| 2003 | $3,314 +7.7% | $69,410 |
| 2002 | $3,078 +4.3% | $69,410 +7.8% |
| 2001 | $2,951 +3.8% | $64,370 |
| 2000 | $2,843 -3.1% | $64,370 |
| 1999 | $2,934 | $64,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 44072
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10West Geauga Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10West Geauga High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Geauga LSD - 2807
Source: MLS Now. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Ohio
- Geauga County
- Novelty
- 44072
- 8198 W River Dr
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