Defiance County property record for 25212 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,931 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,900 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | F120007000504 |
| Primary APN | F120007000504 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 217,931 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 768 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 25212 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 7 N 1/2 NW |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25212 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20172315 |
| Deed Book / Page | 404 / 1297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 25212 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Document Number | 404/1297 |
| Book / Page | 404 / 1297 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $583.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25212 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6843 |
| Document Number | 201700002316 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002316 |
| Name | CENTRAL BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $2,366.00 | $62,500 (-) Land $10,680 Building $51,820 | |
| 2024 | $2,366.00 (+0.98%) | $62,500 (-) Land $10,680 Building $51,820 | $178,580 (+0.01%) Land $30,520 Building $148,060 |
| 2023 | $2,343.00 (+0.43%) | $62,500 (+23.96%) Land $10,680 Building $51,820 | $178,571 (+23.95%) Land $30,514 Building $148,057 |
| 2022 | $2,333.00 | $50,420 Land $9,360 Building $41,060 | |
| 2020 | $144,070 Land $26,750 Building $117,320 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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