Defiance County property record for 23047 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,500 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,470 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110002000402 |
| Primary APN | B110002000402 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,552 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 218,410 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Canopy | 132 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23047 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 2 SW PT SW |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
23047 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23047 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 429 / 2422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 348/0036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 23047 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8734 |
| Document Number | 429/2422 |
| Book / Page | 429 / 2422 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23047 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8734 |
| Document Number | 202000003166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000003166 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23047 Watson Rd was $2,470.
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 | $2,470.00 | $61,950 (-) Land $10,690 Building $51,260 | |
| 2024 | $2,470.00 (+1.15%) | $61,950 (-) Land $10,690 Building $51,260 | $177,000 (+%) Land $30,530 Building $146,470 |
| 2023 | $2,442.00 (+7.81%) | $61,950 (+21.42%) Land $10,690 Building $51,260 | $176,999 Land $30,542 Building $146,457 |
| 2022 | $2,265.00 | $51,020 Land $9,370 Building $41,650 | |
| 2020 | $145,750 Land $26,760 Building $118,990 |
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 23047 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 23047 Watson 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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