Defiance County property record for 23613 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,700 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,991 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110002000601 |
| Primary APN | B110002000601 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23613 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 2 SW PT SE |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
23613 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23613 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23613 Watson Rd was $2,991.
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 | $2,991.00 | $76,610 Land $10,610 Building $66,000 | |
| 2024 | $218,880 (%) Land $30,320 Building $188,560 | ||
| 2023 | $2,956.00 (+24.67%) | $76,610 (+40.52%) Land $10,610 Building $66,000 | $218,885 Land $30,314 Building $188,571 |
| 2022 | $2,371.00 | $54,520 Land $9,310 Building $45,210 | |
| 2020 | $155,770 Land $26,590 Building $129,180 |
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 23613 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| 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 23613 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 93% of the US · lower than 68% 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 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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