Defiance County property record for 140 E Broadway Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 17,936 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B013131000200 |
| Primary APN | B013131000200 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 17,936 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 35,872 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 13,452 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 140 E BROADWAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1639 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | HOLGATE TO NORTH DEFIANCE LOT C 125' & PT OF VACATED ALLEY TO THE WEST & VACATED RAILROAD ST/NORTH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLGATES |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 COURT ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2171 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $325,660 (-) Land $8,000 Building $317,660 | |
| 2024 | $930,440 (%) Land $22,850 Building $907,590 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $325,660 (+10.63%) Land $8,000 Building $317,660 | $930,457 (+10.63%) Land $22,857 Building $907,600 |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $294,370 Land $8,110 Building $286,260 | |
| 2020 | $841,060 Land $23,180 Building $817,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 (1978–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2008 · river or lake 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 | 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 | 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 401 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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