25176 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 25176 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,061 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size5 acres (217,931 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$21,500 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$4,999 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNF120007000500

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNF120007000500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,061 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,091 sqft
1st Floor Area2,061 sqft
Basement Area2,061 sqft
Unfinished Basement2,061 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area217,931 sqft (5 acres)
Garage TypeAttached - Unfinished
Garage Area780 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
PorchSlab
Patio Area823 sqft
Pole Barn3,200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address25176 WATSON RD
CityDEFIANCE
StateOH
Zip43512-6843
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 7 PT OF NW COR OF NW 1/4
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract958900

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PREMIER BANK
Jun 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 12, 1999
Deed Document Number20161514
Deed Book / Page395 / 111
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number438/1287
DateMay 14, 2021
Book Page438/1287
Instrument202100002657
Lender
NamePREMIER BANK
TypeBank
AddressYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJun 1, 2036

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address25176 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number413/0310
DateJun 26, 2018
Book Page413/0310
Instrument201800002754
Lender
NameFIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST
TypeBank
AddressDEFIANCE, OH 43512
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term370 Months
DueApr 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 25176 Watson Rd was $4,999.

Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionHighland Township
Unified School DistrictAyersville Local School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
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

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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 78% of Ohio
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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