1253 Bearpaw Dr, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 1253 Bearpaw Dr, Defiance, OH 43512

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.413 acres (17,999 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$260,000 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill$3,337 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2023 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNI130015D05400

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNI130015D05400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,684 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,724 sqft
1st Floor Area1,684 sqft
Basement Area1,684 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,684 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area17,999 sqft (0.413 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached - Unfinished
Garage Area732 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area226 sqft
Patio Area110 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1253 BEARPAW DR
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-8559
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNOBLE ESTATES SUB LOT 54 PH III
Legal SubdivisionNOBLE ESTATES
Legal Phase3
Legal Lot Number54
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Township / Civil DivisionNOBLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract958100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON
Jun 5, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON
Feb 12, 2025Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 2006
Deed Document Number2016817
Deed Book / Page94 / 163
Last Transfer DateFeb 12, 2025
Transfer Doc00469/2701
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559

Mortgage

Document Number00441/2305
DateAug 25, 2021
Book Page441/2305
Instrument202100004764
Lender
NameTHE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON
TypeBank
AddressBLUFFTON, OH 45817
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2036

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000457/296
DateJun 5, 2023
Book Page457/296
Instrument202300001867
Lender
NameTHE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON
TypeBank
AddressBLUFFTON, OH 45817
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueMay 30, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateFeb 12, 2025
Property Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559
Document Number00469/2701
Book / Page469 / 2701
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2025
Instrument202500000505
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1253 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionNoble Township
Unified School DistrictNortheastern Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,337.00$97,200 (-) Land $9,160 Building $88,040
2024$3,337.00 (-1.3%)$97,200 (-) Land $9,160 Building $88,040$277,710 (%) Land $26,160 Building $251,550
2023$3,381.00 (-4.63%)$97,200 (+13.21%) Land $9,160 Building $88,040$277,713 (+13.21%) Land $26,171 Building $251,542
2022$3,545.00$85,860 Land $9,160 Building $76,700
2020$245,300 Land $26,160 Building $219,140

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

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 Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1982 · Severe Storms & Flooding

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 90% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
MetaLINK Technologies
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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