Defiance County property record for 1540 S Jackson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,030 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B012181A00900 |
| Primary APN | B012181A00900 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1540 S JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-3298 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLUMMERS FIRST ADD LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLUMMERS ADD 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
1540 S Jackson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 S JACKSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3298 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00462/2881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1540 S JACKSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3298 |
| Document Number | 00462/2881 |
| Book / Page | 462 / 2881 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202400000834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1540 S JACKSON AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3298 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 S Jackson Ave was $2,030 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,030.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,430 (-) Land $5,950 Building $57,480 | |
| 2024 | $2,030.00 (-0.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,430 (-) Land $5,950 Building $57,480 | $181,230 (+%) Land $17,000 Building $164,230 |
| 2023 | $2,043.00 (+19.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,430 (+28.4%) Land $5,950 Building $57,480 | $181,228 Land $17,000 Building $164,228 |
| 2022 | $1,703.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,400 Land $5,810 Building $43,590 | |
| 2020 | $141,150 Land $16,600 Building $124,550 |
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 1540 S Jackson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1540 S Jackson Ave 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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