Defiance County property record for 257 E Broadway Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2006 Second Mortgage Dec 2012 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B013135005900 |
| Primary APN | B013135005900 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,756 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 132 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 132 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-1661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHWORTH ADDITION LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
257 E Broadway Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NOVASTAR MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM NOVASTAR MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 1, 2006 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131505 |
| Deed Book / Page | 370 / 935 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00368/0419 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 00306/0923 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Book Page | 306/0923 |
| Instrument | 200600003681 |
| Name | NOVASTAR MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Property Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Document Number | 00368/0419 |
| Book / Page | 368 / 0419 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Instrument | 201200007140 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $157.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3701 REGENT BLVD STE 200, 200, IRVING, TX 75063-2296 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Property Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Document Number | 00306/0771 |
| Book / Page | 306 / 0771 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2006 |
| Instrument | 200600003638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 E BROADWAY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Document Number | 00306/0773 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Book Page | 306/0773 |
| Instrument | 200600003639 |
| Name | NOVASTAR MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Prepayment Penalty | 00 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.99% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 8.99% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.9% |
| Index | 6-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 15.9% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Property Address | 257 E BROADWAY AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-1661 |
| Document Number | 00301/2561 |
| Book / Page | 301 / 2561 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2006 |
| Instrument | 200600000728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $115.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25881 BLANEHARD RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8981 |
| Document Number | 00301/2563 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Book Page | 301/2563 |
| Instrument | 200600000729 |
| Name | THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | SHERWOOD, OH 43556 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 E Broadway Ave was $1,581.
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 | $1,581.00 | $41,500 (-) Land $3,210 Building $38,290 | |
| 2024 | $1,581.00 (+1.22%) | $41,500 (-) Land $3,210 Building $38,290 | $118,560 (-0.01%) Land $9,170 Building $109,390 |
| 2023 | $1,562.00 (+30.38%) | $41,500 (+45.05%) Land $3,210 Building $38,290 | $118,571 Land $9,171 Building $109,400 |
| 2022 | $1,198.00 | $28,610 Land $3,210 Building $25,400 | |
| 2020 | $81,750 Land $9,170 Building $72,580 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 E Broadway Ave 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.
The area around 257 E Broadway Ave 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: 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 226 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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