Defiance County property record for 24097 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,043 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 3.94 acres (171,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,315 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B110001000704 |
| Primary APN | B110001000704 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,043 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,376 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,011 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,011 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 171,801 sqft (3.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Gazebo | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 24097 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-6842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 1 SW SW |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
24097 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2013.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24097 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 371/1631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 24097 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6842 |
| Document Number | 00478/2826 |
| Book / Page | 478 / 2826 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600000368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 24097 Watson Rd was $4,315 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,315.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,940 (-) Land $9,210 Building $111,730 | |
| 2024 | $4,315.00 (+0.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,940 (-) Land $9,210 Building $111,730 | $345,540 (%) Land $26,310 Building $319,230 |
| 2023 | $4,302.00 (+20.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,940 (+32.77%) Land $9,210 Building $111,730 | $345,542 Land $26,314 Building $319,228 |
| 2022 | $3,571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,090 Land $8,160 Building $82,930 | |
| 2020 | $260,250 Land $23,320 Building $236,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24097 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · other causes |
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 24097 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 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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