Defiance County property record for 25977 Watson Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | F120006000401 |
| Primary APN | F120006000401 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,427 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,913 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 133 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Silo | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 25977 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-8731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 6 PT OF SE COR OF SE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 958900 |
25977 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2021.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25977 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 440/2108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 25977 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8731 |
| Document Number | 440/2108 |
| Book / Page | 440 / 2108 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100004111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25977 WATSON RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-8731 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25977 Watson Rd was $2,060 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,660 Land $6,660 Building $58,000 | |
| 2024 | $184,750 (+%) Land $19,030 Building $165,720 | ||
| 2023 | $2,076.00 (+0.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,660 (+20.66%) Land $6,660 Building $58,000 | $184,742 Land $19,028 Building $165,714 |
| 2022 | $2,071.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,590 Land $6,080 Building $47,510 | |
| 2020 | $153,120 Land $17,380 Building $135,740 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25977 Watson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 25977 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 8 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
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