Defiance County property record for 23645 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,334 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,453 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110002000603 |
| Primary APN | B110002000603 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Silo | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23645 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 2 PT SE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20171189 |
| Deed Book / Page | 402 / 2673 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 391/1854 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 0000002909 |
| Book / Page | 483 / 1601 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 0000002909, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 483/1601 |
| Instrument | 20262909 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 434/2881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 434/2881 |
| Instrument | 202100000267 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 421/0286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 421/0286 |
| Instrument | 201900002730 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 418/2412 |
| Book / Page | 418 / 2412 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900001160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 406/2818 |
| Book / Page | 406 / 2818 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700004085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | OMEGA TITLE SERVICES, OMEGA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 201700004086 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700004086 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Document Number | 402/2673 |
| Book / Page | 402 / 2673 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700001189 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $373.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14221 DALLAS PKWY, DALLAS, TX 75254-2942 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of March 19, 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 | $3,453.00 | $88,600 (-) Land $10,430 Building $78,170 | |
| 2024 | $3,453.00 (+1.17%) | $88,600 (-) Land $10,430 Building $78,170 | |
| 2023 | $3,413.00 (+19.92%) | $88,600 (+35.1%) Land $10,430 Building $78,170 | $253,142 (+35.1%) Land $29,800 Building $223,342 |
| 2022 | $2,846.00 | $65,580 Land $9,160 Building $56,420 | |
| 2020 | $187,370 Land $26,170 Building $161,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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