1002 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 1002 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,981 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$138 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNB011037002600

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNB011037002600

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,479 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,958 sqft
Upper Floors Area151 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area604 sqft
Basement Area2,218 sqft
Unfinished Basement740 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,981 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions92 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area334 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1002 JEFFERSON AVE
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-2806
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionSOUTH DEFIANCE ADD LOT 69 PT & LOT 70 PT
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH DEFIANCE ADD
Legal Lot Number69,70
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Township / Civil DivisionDEFIANCE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract958700

Owner

1002 Jefferson Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2010.

Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1008 JEFFERSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2806
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2010
Deed SaleMay 28, 2010
Prior SaleOct 19, 1995
Deed Document Number20102286
Deed Book / Page343 / 1608
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateJun 17, 2022
Property Address1002 JEFFERSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2806
Document Number00449/2241
Book / Page449 / 2241
Instrument DateJun 16, 2022
Instrument202200002903
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 21, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address1008 JEFFERSON AVE # 3B, 3B, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2806

Mortgage

Document Number202200002905
DateJun 17, 2022
Instrument202200002905
Lender
NameTHE STATE BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5%
Type Change DateJul 1, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.25%
Max Rate At Change7%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate11%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1002 Jefferson Ave was $138.

Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionDefiance Township
MunicipalityDefiance City
Unified School DistrictDefiance City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$138.00$3,550 (-) Land $3,550
2024$138.00 (+0.73%)$3,550 (-) Land $3,550$10,140 (-0.02%) Land $10,140
2023$137.00 (-9.87%)$3,550 (-) Land $3,550$10,142 Land $10,142
2022$152.00$3,550 Land $3,550
2020$10,140 Land $10,140

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1002 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1982 · Severe Storms & Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Mar 1982 · 2 claims

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

The area around 1002 Jefferson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDEFIANCE CITY
serves 16,494 people · EPA ID OH2000111
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jul 2022
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jan 2018
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Omni Fiber
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies.

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