23645 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 23645 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size4.88 acres (212,573 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$93,334 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$3,453 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNB110002000603

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNB110002000603

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,168 sqft
Upper Floors Area336 sqft
Basement Area832 sqft
Unfinished Basement832 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area212,573 sqft (4.88 acres)
Garage TypeAttached - Unfinished
Garage Area624 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area200 sqft
Deck Area384 sqft
Patio Area384 sqft
Silo384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address23645 WATSON RD
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-8809
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 2 PT SE 1/4
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Township / Civil DivisionDEFIANCE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract958700

Owner

Source: Defiance County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Jan 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Jul 23, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK
Apr 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 27, 2017Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO
Mar 20, 2017Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 29, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20171189
Deed Book / Page402 / 2673
Prior Transfer DateOct 28, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc391/1854
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateJul 30, 2026
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Document Number0000002909
Book / Page483 / 1601
Instrument DateJul 20, 2026
Instrument20262909
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809

Mortgage

Document Number0000002909,
DateJul 30, 2026
Book Page483/1601
Instrument20262909
Lender
NameHUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 20, 2056
Interest
Rate6.47%
Max Rate-1%

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number434/2881
DateJan 19, 2021
Book Page434/2881
Instrument202100000267
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45227
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 7, 2019
Title CompanyACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number421/0286
DateJul 23, 2019
Book Page421/0286
Instrument201900002730
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 9, 2049

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateApr 5, 2019
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Document Number418/2412
Book / Page418 / 2412
Instrument DateMar 6, 2019
Instrument201900001160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809

September 2017: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateSep 27, 2017
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Document Number406/2818
Book / Page406 / 2818
Instrument DateSep 20, 2017
Instrument201700004085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021
Title CompanyOMEGA TITLE SERVICES, OMEGA TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight of Survivorship
Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809

Mortgage

Document Number201700004086
DateSep 27, 2017
Instrument201700004086
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

March 2017: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateMar 20, 2017
Property Address23645 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809
Document Number402/2673
Book / Page402 / 2673
Instrument DateMar 20, 2017
Instrument201700001189
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$373.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address14221 DALLAS PKWY, DALLAS, TX 75254-2942
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of March 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionDefiance Township
Unified School DistrictDefiance City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Arthur Mutual Telephone
Fiber
1,000 / 500

May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies, Spectrum, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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