23704 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 23704 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Square Footage1,580 sqft Living Area
Lot Size217,800 sqft (5 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$155,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$2,322.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Defiance County records · APN B110011000200

Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIGURE LENDING LLC
Jan 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
DISCOVER BANK
Aug 30, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 09, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20173662
Deed Book / Page406 / 1070
Prior Transfer DateJan 10, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc377/0623
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateAug 10, 2026
Property Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759
Document Number0000003055
Book / Page483 / 2380
Instrument DateJul 30, 2026
Instrument20263055
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759

Mortgage

Document Number0000003055,
DateAug 10, 2026
Book Page483/2380
Instrument20263055
Lender
NameFIGURE LENDING LLC
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 25, 2046
Interest
Rate6.43%
Max Rate-1%

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759

Mortgage

Document Number00445/1702
DateJan 11, 2022
Book Page445/1702
Instrument202200000147
Lender
NameDISCOVER BANK
TypeBank
AddressGREENWOOD, DE 19950
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 13, 2042

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateAug 30, 2017
Property Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759
Document Number406/1070
Book / Page406 / 1070
Instrument DateAug 29, 2017
Instrument201700003662
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$620.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRight Of Survivorship
Address23704 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8759

Mortgage

Document Number201700003663
DateAug 30, 2017
Instrument201700003663
Lender
NameTHE STATE BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,322.00$58,220 (-) Land $10,680 Building $47,540
2024$2,322.00 (+1.18%)$58,220 (-) Land $10,680 Building $47,540
2023$2,295.00 (+20.16%)$58,220 (+35.33%) Land $10,680 Building $47,540$166,342 (+35.33%) Land $30,514 Building $135,828
2022$1,910.00$43,020 Land $9,360 Building $33,660
2020$122,920 Land $26,750 Building $96,170

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Defiance County (39039C), updated March 8, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 6% of the US · above 28% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNB110011000200

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,580 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,580 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeMixed Garage
Garage Area528 sqft Garage
Deck Area216 sqft Deck
Patio Area84 sqft Patio
Porch Area200 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address23704 WATSON RD
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-8759
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 11 NW NE
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Minor Civil DivisionDEFIANCE
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4007
Census Tract958900

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