Defiance County property record for 25176 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,061 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,931 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,500 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | F120007000500 |
| Primary APN | F120007000500 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,061 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,091 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,061 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,061 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,061 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 217,931 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 823 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 3,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 25176 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 7 PT OF NW COR OF NW 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
25176 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER BANK |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20161514 |
| Deed Book / Page | 395 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 438/1287 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 438/1287 |
| Instrument | 202100002657 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 413/0310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 413/0310 |
| Instrument | 201800002754 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 370 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25176 Watson Rd was $4,999.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Highland Township |
| Unified School District | Ayersville Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,999.00 | $129,440 (-) Land $10,680 Building $118,760 | |
| 2024 | $4,999.00 (+0.99%) | $129,440 (-) Land $10,680 Building $118,760 | $369,840 (+%) Land $30,520 Building $339,320 |
| 2023 | $4,950.00 (-2.08%) | $129,440 (+20.84%) Land $10,680 Building $118,760 | $369,828 Land $30,514 Building $339,314 |
| 2022 | $5,055.00 | $107,120 Land $9,360 Building $97,760 | |
| 2020 | $306,050 Land $26,750 Building $279,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25176 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 25176 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 95% of the US · lower than 78% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Ayersville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Arthur Mutual Telephone, MetaLINK Technologies.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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