Defiance County property record for 20289 Scott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 120 acres (5,227,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | K140005001000 |
| Primary APN | K140005001000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,604 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 422 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,227,200 sqft (120 acres) |
| View / Lot | Contamination Site |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20289 SCOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-9639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 5 W 1/2 & W 1/2 E 1/2 SW |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TIFFIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 958200 |
20289 Scott Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2386 TRINITY RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9655 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20165400 |
| Deed Book / Page | 400 / 1948 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 397/2788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 20289 SCOTT RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2386 TRINITY RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9655 |
| Document Number | 00454/2258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Book Page | 454/2258 |
| Instrument | 202300000432 |
| Name | FARM CREDIT MID AMERICA FLCA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOUISVILLE, KY 40232 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20289 Scott Rd was $3,476.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Tiffin Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,476.00 Additional exemption filed | $96,570 (+46.53%) Land $65,910 Building $30,660 | |
| 2024 | $3,476.00 (-0.54%) Additional exemption filed | $65,905 (-76.23%) | $275,900 (-0.01%) Land $188,300 Building $87,600 |
| 2023 | $3,495.00 (+29.73%) Additional exemption filed | $277,290 (+7.44%) Land $246,630 Building $30,660 | $275,914 Land $188,314 Building $87,600 |
| 2022 | $2,694.00 Additional exemption filed | $258,100 Land $226,680 Building $31,420 | |
| 2020 | $737,430 Land $647,660 Building $89,770 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 20289 Scott 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 20289 Scott 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 94% of the US · lower than 74% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MetaLINK Technologies Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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