Defiance County property record for 215 E High St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,532 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.542 acres (23,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,247 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B013133000600 |
| Primary APN | B013133000600 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 782 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 782 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 23,614 sqft (0.542 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 288 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 583 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 E HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTH OF MAUMEE LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH OF MAUMEE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of March 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1120 WILHELM ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2953 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 296/0380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 296 / 0380 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 329/0899 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 215 E HIGH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 127/1494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 127/1494 |
| Instrument | 202000001745 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,247.00 | $58,980 (-) Land $9,990 Building $48,990 | |
| 2024 | $2,247.00 (+1.22%) | $58,980 (-) Land $9,990 Building $48,990 | |
| 2023 | $2,220.00 (+23.81%) | $58,980 (+37.8%) Land $9,990 Building $48,990 | $168,513 (+37.8%) Land $28,542 Building $139,971 |
| 2022 | $1,793.00 | $42,800 Land $9,990 Building $32,810 | |
| 2020 | $122,290 Land $28,540 Building $93,750 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber, RTEC Communications, Verizon.
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