Defiance County property record for 17856 Harris Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 5.36 acres (233,482 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,171 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2006 Line of Credit Dec 2010 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | F120027001014 |
| Primary APN | F120027001014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,066 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 233,482 sqft (5.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Deck Area | 450 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Lean-To | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17856 HARRIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8093 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 27 S 1/2 SE |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
17856 Harris Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Dec 20, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 000467/156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00308/1368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Book Page | 308/1368 |
| Instrument | 200600005192 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00349/0167 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Book Page | 349/0167 |
| Instrument | 201000006578 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43229 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2041 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Document Number | 000467/156 |
| Book / Page | 467 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202400003324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Document Number | 00445/1157 |
| Book / Page | 445 / 1157 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202200000035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Document Number | 202200000036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200000036 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.8% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 6.8% |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
| Document Number | 00402/0468 |
| Book / Page | 402 / 0468 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700000682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 17856 HARRIS RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8093 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17856 Harris Rd was $3,171.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Highland Township |
| Unified School District | Ayersville Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,171.00 | $83,640 (-) Land $11,120 Building $72,520 | |
| 2024 | $3,171.00 (+1.02%) | $83,640 (-) Land $11,120 Building $72,520 | $238,970 (%) Land $31,760 Building $207,210 |
| 2023 | $3,139.00 (+3.39%) | $83,640 (+27.71%) Land $11,120 Building $72,520 | $238,971 Land $31,771 Building $207,200 |
| 2022 | $3,036.00 | $65,490 Land $9,720 Building $55,770 | |
| 2020 | $187,110 Land $27,770 Building $159,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17856 Harris Rd 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 17856 Harris Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ayersville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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