Defiance County property record for 15779 Sponseller Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (482,209 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,869 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110016001051 |
| Primary APN | B110016001051 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,941 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 482,209 sqft (11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 15779 SPONSELLER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8883 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 S1/2 SE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4039 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15779 SPONSELLER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8883 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,869.00 | $73,460 (-) Land $11,390 Building $62,070 | |
| 2024 | $2,869.00 (+1.2%) | $73,460 (-) Land $11,390 Building $62,070 | $209,890 (+%) Land $32,540 Building $177,350 |
| 2023 | $2,835.00 (+14.45%) | $73,460 (+29.01%) Land $11,390 Building $62,070 | $209,884 (+29.02%) Land $32,542 Building $177,342 |
| 2022 | $2,477.00 | $56,940 Land $9,450 Building $47,490 | |
| 2020 | $162,680 Land $27,000 Building $135,680 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · other causes |
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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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