Defiance County property record for 252 Riverdale Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,465 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (54,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,732 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | I020141002100 |
| Primary APN | I020141002100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,465 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,465 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,645 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 54,929 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 323 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 RIVERDALE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIVERDALE HEIGHTS EXT #2 LOT 116 PT & 118 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERDALE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
252 Riverdale Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 RIVERDALE DR, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Riverdale Dr was $3,732.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,732.00 | $97,940 Land $11,630 Building $86,310 | |
| 2024 | $279,810 (-0.01%) Land $33,220 Building $246,590 | ||
| 2023 | $3,339.00 | $97,940 (+22.87%) Land $11,630 Building $86,310 | $279,828 Land $33,228 Building $246,600 |
| 2022 | $3,339.00 | $79,710 Land $11,630 Building $68,080 | |
| 2020 | $227,730 Land $33,220 Building $194,510 |
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.
FEMA maps place 252 Riverdale Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 Claims | 2 (1985–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · river or lake flooding |
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 252 Riverdale Dr 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people · EPA ID OH2000111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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