Defiance County property record for 10045 Independence Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (61,855 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,544 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | J080021001900 |
| Primary APN | J080021001900 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,072 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 61,855 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 464 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Silo | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 10045 INDEPENDENCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-9044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE LOT 11 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4045 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
10045 Independence Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1994.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10045 INDEPENDENCE RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10045 Independence Rd was $1,544 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,544.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,550 (-) Land $5,920 Building $59,630 | |
| 2024 | $1,544.00 (-5.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,550 (-) Land $5,920 Building $59,630 | $187,280 (%) Land $16,910 Building $170,370 |
| 2023 | $1,633.00 (+15.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,550 (+26.18%) Land $5,920 Building $59,630 | $187,285 Land $16,914 Building $170,371 |
| 2022 | $1,418.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,950 Land $5,480 Building $46,470 | |
| 2020 | $148,410 Land $15,650 Building $132,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10045 Independence Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10045 Independence Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 68% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| bright.net Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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