Defiance County property record for 121 E Smith St, Hicksville, OH 43526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,168 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer Mar 2017 Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E060014000400 |
| Primary APN | E060014000400 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 790 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 790 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,001 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Patio Area | 255 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 121 E SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKSVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43526-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUDITORS PLAT LOT 64 CRA 75% FOR 7 YRS RMDL 1/1/21 THRU 12/31/26 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 958300 |
121 E Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOOLITTLE & BURROUGHS LLC |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
| Jul 21, 2011 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221455 |
| Deed Book / Page | 447 / 1687 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000003848 |
| Book / Page | 485 / 647 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00402/1504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 402/1504 |
| Instrument | 201700000923 |
| Name | DOOLITTLE & BURROUGHS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00421/2300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Book Page | 421/2300 |
| Instrument | 201900003159 |
| Name | THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HICKSVILLE, OH 43526 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00417/1907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 417/1907 |
| Instrument | 201900000344 |
| Name | THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HICKSVILLE, OH 43526 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00353/2781 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2011 |
| Book Page | 353/2781 |
| Instrument | 201100003364 |
| Name | THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | HICKSVILLE, OH 43526 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Number | 00447/1687 |
| Book / Page | 447 / 1687 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200001455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICA TITLE, AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6850 MILLER RD, BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141-3222 |
| Document Number | 202200001456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200001456 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Number | 00431/2969 |
| Book / Page | 431 / 2969 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000004587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6850 MILLER RD, BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141-3222 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Number | 409/0367 |
| Book / Page | 409 / 0367 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700005557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $488.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 121 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1110 |
| Document Number | 201700005558 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700005558 |
| Name | THE HICKSVILLE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 E Smith St was $2,494.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Hicksville Township |
| Municipality | Hicksville Village |
| Unified School District | Hicksville Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,494.00 | $60,770 (-) Land $2,610 Building $58,160 | |
| 2024 | $2,494.00 (-4.08%) | $60,770 (-) Land $2,610 Building $58,160 | $173,640 (+1.17%) Land $7,460 Building $166,180 |
| 2023 | $2,600.00 (+13.99%) | $60,770 (+13.33%) Land $2,610 Building $58,160 | $171,628 Land $7,457 Building $164,171 |
| 2022 | $2,281.00 | $53,620 Land $2,590 Building $51,030 | |
| 2020 | $153,180 Land $7,390 Building $145,790 |
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 121 E Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 121 E Smith St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | HICKSVILLE VILLAGE serves 3,600 people · EPA ID OH2000212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sherwood Mutual Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, RTEC Communications, Verizon.
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