Defiance County property record for 28276 Gerken Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,336 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 3.09 acres (134,992 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A070027000200 |
| Primary APN | A070027000200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 676 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,632 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Lot Area | 134,992 sqft (3.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Lean-To | 992 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 28276 GERKEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-6705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 27 N PT E 1/2 NW |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ADAMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
28276 Gerken Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28276 GERKEN RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-6705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 367/2773 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28276 Gerken Rd was $5,082.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Adams Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,082.00 | $148,940 (-) Land $7,420 Building $141,520 | |
| 2024 | $5,082.00 (-0.29%) | $148,940 (-) Land $7,420 Building $141,520 | $425,540 (%) Land $21,200 Building $404,340 |
| 2023 | $5,097.00 (+3.91%) | $148,940 (+23.99%) Land $7,420 Building $141,520 | $425,542 Land $21,200 Building $404,342 |
| 2022 | $4,905.00 | $120,120 Land $6,700 Building $113,420 | |
| 2020 | $343,210 Land $19,150 Building $324,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28276 Gerken 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 28276 Gerken 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| bright.net Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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