Defiance County property record for 25474 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,978 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,853 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | F120007000403 |
| Primary APN | F120007000403 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,202 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 80,978 sqft (1.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 506 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 25474 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 7 PT NW 1/4 PT NE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
25474 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25474 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212549 |
| Deed Book / Page | 438 / 764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 25474 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8821 |
| Document Number | 438/764 |
| Book / Page | 438 / 764 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100002549 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25474 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8821 |
| Document Number | 202100002550 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100002550 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25474 Watson Rd was $1,853.
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 | $1,853.00 | $47,990 (-) Land $6,490 Building $41,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,853.00 (+0.98%) | $47,990 (-) Land $6,490 Building $41,500 | $137,110 (%) Land $18,530 Building $118,580 |
| 2023 | $1,835.00 (+3.15%) | $47,990 (+27.26%) Land $6,490 Building $41,500 | $137,113 Land $18,542 Building $118,571 |
| 2022 | $1,779.00 | $37,710 Land $5,940 Building $31,770 | |
| 2020 | $107,750 Land $16,970 Building $90,780 |
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 25474 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.
The area around 25474 Watson Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ayersville Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: MetaLINK Technologies.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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