Defiance County property record for 20787 Ball Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 3.6 acres (157,077 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110005001401 |
| Primary APN | B110005001401 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,223 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 315 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 315 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 157,077 sqft (3.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Canopy | 240 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20787 BALL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 5 PT OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
20787 Ball Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20787 BALL RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 20151986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 387 / 2033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 375/0417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20787 Ball Rd was $2,532 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 |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,532.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,080 (-) Land $8,810 Building $66,270 | |
| 2024 | $2,532.00 (-0.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,080 (-) Land $8,810 Building $66,270 | $214,500 (-0.01%) Land $25,170 Building $189,330 |
| 2023 | $2,541.00 (+18.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,080 (+29.38%) Land $8,810 Building $66,270 | $214,513 Land $25,171 Building $189,342 |
| 2022 | $2,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,030 Land $7,840 Building $50,190 | |
| 2020 | $165,780 Land $22,390 Building $143,390 |
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 20787 Ball 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 20787 Ball 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 98% of the US · lower than 90% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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