Ready to build. Driveway is in and utilities are available. Freshly graded and seeded. Discover this 11-acre wooded sanctuary in desirable Novelty, Ohio, where nature and opportunity converge. This remarkable property showcases 211 feet of prime frontage along Fairmount Road and extends nearly half a mile northward, offering an ideal canvas for your dream estate. This former horse property contains a five-stall horse barn with good roof. To the rear, the forested property slopes toward the Chagrin River, which bisects the property with 207 feet of waterfront on both banks. The northern boundary meets the historic inter-urban railway trail, a scenic bridle path, beyond which lies protected land owned by the Western Reserve Land Conservancy—ensuring lasting privacy and preserved natural views. This exceptional setting combines rural tranquility with outstanding accessibility, positioned just minutes from the charming Village of Chagrin Falls, upscale dining, boutique shopping, parks, and convenient access to US-422. This buildable lot presents an excellent opportunity to create a distinguished residence amidst the rolling woodlands of Northeast Ohio's rural countryside.
Lot/land
$425,000
8986 Fairmount Rd, Novelty, OH 44072
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11.04Acres
Unimproved Land
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11.04 Acres Lot
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What's special
Rolling woodlandsFormer horse propertyFive-stall horse barnHalf a mile northwardRural tranquility
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 30, 2025 at 09:31am
Listing Provided by:
Jeffrey Peterson jeff@petersonpropertiesohio.com216-310-2138,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty
Source: MLS Now,MLS#: 5123659
Originating MLS: Medina County Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
Lot
- Size: 11.04 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Sloped Down, Farm, Horse Property, Pasture, Secluded, Wooded, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 26074500
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Stable(s)
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Novelty
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $193,110
- Annual tax amount: $867
- Date on market: 5/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 235 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $425,000-5.6% |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $450,000-5.3% |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $475,000-5% |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $500,000-9.1% |
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| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $550,000-8% |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $868 +9.8% | $67,590 +0.2% |
| 2023 | $790 +44.5% | $67,450 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $547 +0.6% | $52,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 44072
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10West Geauga Middle SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10West Geauga High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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