Defiance County property record for 319 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Theater (Movie) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,370 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $782 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011002002300 |
| Primary APN | B011002002300 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,370 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 10,890 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,370 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,370 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,370 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 319 WAYNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2154 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Theater (Movie) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 53 DEFIANCE COMMUNITY CULTURAL COUNCIL |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Defiance Downtown Historic District listed 2020 · 73 contributing resources · NRIS 100005021 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 319 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2154 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $782.00 | $16,250 (-) Land $13,460 Building $2,790 | |
| 2024 | $782.00 (+0.51%) | $16,250 (-) Land $13,460 Building $2,790 | $46,440 (+0.03%) Land $38,460 Building $7,980 |
| 2023 | $778.00 (-8.47%) | $16,250 (+4.7%) Land $13,460 Building $2,790 | $46,428 (+4.71%) Land $38,457 Building $7,971 |
| 2022 | $850.00 | $15,520 Land $13,470 Building $2,050 | |
| 2020 | $44,340 Land $38,480 Building $5,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1978–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 |
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| 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber, RTEC Communications, Verizon.
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