Defiance County property record for 1038 Valley Forge Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,410 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,754 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | I020118B02500 |
| Primary APN | I020118B02500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,862 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 494 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 225 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 21,754 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 148 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 540 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1038 VALLEY FORGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODED ACRES PH 2 LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODED ACRES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
1038 Valley Forge Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 VALLEY FORGE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1344 |
| 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 | May 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 1038 VALLEY FORGE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1344 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1038 VALLEY FORGE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1344 |
| Document Number | 00450/2144 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 450/2144 |
| Instrument | 202200003530 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1038 Valley Forge Dr was $2,816.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,816.00 | $73,860 (-) Land $10,930 Building $62,930 | |
| 2024 | $2,816.00 (+1.4%) | $73,860 (+0.18%) Land $10,930 Building $62,930 | $211,030 (+%) Land $31,230 Building $179,800 |
| 2023 | $2,777.00 (+17.77%) | $73,730 (+31.1%) Land $10,930 Building $62,800 | $211,028 Land $31,228 Building $179,800 |
| 2022 | $2,358.00 | $56,240 Land $10,890 Building $45,350 | |
| 2020 | $160,680 Land $31,100 Building $129,580 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1038 Valley Forge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 1038 Valley Forge Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people · EPA ID OH2000111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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