Defiance County property record for 23969 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,603 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,826 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110002000701 |
| Primary APN | B110002000701 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,603 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,932 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,728 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 867 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 904 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 705 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 23969 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 2 PT SE SE |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23969 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 291/2151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,826.00 | $149,730 (-) Land $5,160 Building $144,570 | |
| 2024 | $5,826.00 (+1.18%) | $149,730 (-) Land $5,160 Building $144,570 | $427,790 (%) Land $14,740 Building $413,050 |
| 2023 | $5,758.00 (+19.98%) | $149,730 (+35.21%) Land $5,160 Building $144,570 | $427,799 (+35.21%) Land $14,742 Building $413,057 |
| 2022 | $4,799.00 | $110,740 Land $4,830 Building $105,910 | |
| 2020 | $316,400 Land $13,790 Building $302,610 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 71% 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 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.
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