Defiance County property record for 1602 River St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,382 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,133 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B012104001000 |
| Primary APN | B012104001000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,382 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,889 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,202 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 586 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 235 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1602 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADD TO W DEFIANCE LOT 120 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST DEFIANCE ADD 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
1602 River St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1602 RIVER ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1602 River St was $2,133.
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 | $2,133.00 | $55,980 Land $2,320 Building $53,660 | |
| 2024 | $159,950 (+0.01%) Land $6,630 Building $153,320 | ||
| 2023 | $2,108.00 (+6.36%) | $55,980 (+18.28%) Land $2,320 Building $53,660 | $159,942 Land $6,628 Building $153,314 |
| 2022 | $1,982.00 | $47,330 Land $2,260 Building $45,070 | |
| 2020 | $135,230 Land $6,450 Building $128,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1602 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1978–2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1602 River St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 86 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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