This Cape Cod home has been meticulously remodeled from top to bottom, exuding elegance and comfort. The expansive living room features a classic wood-burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Adjacent to the kitchen is a formal dining room. French doors off the living room open to a heated sun room with an exposed redbrick wall. The well-appointed kitchen boasts white shaker-style cabinets, all stainless-steel appliances including a wine fridge, a white farmhouse sink, granite countertops, and a subway tile backsplash. It also features ample recessed and pendant lighting, a center island, and a breakfast nook.
For convenience, the first floor includes a laundry room equipped with a washer, dryer, and abundant cabinetry, as well as an updated powder room. The spacious first-floor master bedroom offers double closets and a private luxurious bathroom with a newly tiled shower, heated floors, and granite countertops. Upstairs, there are two large bedrooms with natural hardwood flooring, substantial closet space, and an updated full bath. The unfinished basement has been fully waterproofed. Outdoor amenities include a charming, covered patio, a second patio with pavers and white string lights, making it ideal for entertaining. Additional improvements include new windows, a high-efficiency furnace, newer AC, a hot water tank, and updated electrical and plumbing fixtures. Also, the property included new fencing, an E-car charger in the garage and new back-up generator. The roof is approximately 15 years old. The property sits on just over 3 acres with a fenced backyard and a shed complete with electricity and a paver floor.
Sold for $490,000 on 08/08/25
$490,000
14149 Caves Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
3beds
2,047sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
3.21 Acres Lot
$462,300 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$2,772 Estimated rent
Home value
$462,300
$439,000 - $485,000
$2,772/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 06:57am
Listing Provided by:
Jason R Horton 440-392-4429 jasonhortonrealtor@gmail.com,
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC,
Anthony T Music 440-382-3040,
HomeSmart Real Estate Momentum LLC
Bought with:
Patricia Bourne, 441986
EXP Realty, LLC.
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5139326
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Lake Geauga Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25 x 16
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 6
Sunroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,047
- Total interior livable area: 2,047 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,047
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Standby Generator
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Invisible,Split Rail
Lot
- Size: 3.21 Acres
- Features: Horse Property
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 26040300
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Novelty
- Subdivision: Russell Sec 09 01
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $490,000+6.5%$239/sqft |
Source:  MLS Now #5139326 | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Pending sale | $459,900$225/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5139326 | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $459,900+31.4%$225/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #5139326 | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Sold | $350,000+0.3%$171/sqft |
Source: MLS Now #4171162 | ||
| 4/16/2020 | Pending sale | $349,000$170/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Grt Cleve SE #4171162 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,849 -0.8% | $131,680 |
| 2023 | $5,898 +27% | $131,680 +50.7% |
| 2022 | $4,643 +0.3% | $87,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 44072
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10West Geauga Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10West Geauga High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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