Defiance County property record for 1257 Bearpaw Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,174 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.443 acres (19,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $298,500 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | I130015D05300 |
| Primary APN | I130015D05300 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,174 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,354 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,575 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,094 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,301 sqft (0.443 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 193 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 585 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 595 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NOBLE ESTATES SUB LOT 53 PH III |
| Legal Subdivision | NOBLE ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
| Sep 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20162786 |
| Deed Book / Page | 396 / 2743 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00457/1706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00427/1047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 427/1047 |
| Instrument | 202000001655 |
| Name | THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUFFTON, OH 45817 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00421/2979 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 421/2979 |
| Instrument | 201900003320 |
| Name | THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUFFTON, OH 45817 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Document Number | 00431/2498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 431/2498 |
| Instrument | 202000004483 |
| Name | THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Document Number | 000476/900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Book Page | 476/900 |
| Instrument | 202500004909 |
| Name | THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUFFTON, OH 45817 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
| Document Number | 00457/1706 |
| Book / Page | 457 / 1706 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300002143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1257 BEARPAW DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8559 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,430.00 | $128,980 (-) Land $9,410 Building $119,570 | |
| 2024 | $4,430.00 (-1.29%) | $128,980 (-) Land $9,410 Building $119,570 | $368,520 (+%) Land $26,880 Building $341,640 |
| 2023 | $4,488.00 (-5.28%) | $128,980 (+12.45%) Land $9,410 Building $119,570 | $368,513 (+12.45%) Land $26,885 Building $341,628 |
| 2022 | $4,738.00 | $114,700 Land $9,410 Building $105,290 | |
| 2020 | $327,720 Land $26,880 Building $300,840 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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