Defiance County property record for 40 Squires Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,314 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014150007100 |
| Primary APN | B014150007100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,652 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 SQUIRES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENTERPRISE ADD BLOCK 1 LOT 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTERPRISE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
40 Squires Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 20132477 |
| Deed Book / Page | 371 / 1890 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001863 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Squires Ave was $1,314 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,314.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,650 (-) Land $2,570 Building $42,080 | |
| 2024 | $1,314.00 (-1.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,650 (-) Land $2,570 Building $42,080 | $127,570 (-) Land $7,340 Building $120,230 |
| 2023 | $1,336.00 (+33.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,650 (+36.75%) Land $2,570 Building $42,080 | $127,570 Land $7,342 Building $120,228 |
| 2022 | $1,001.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,650 Land $2,510 Building $30,140 | |
| 2020 | $93,300 Land $7,180 Building $86,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Squires 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 (1985–1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1990 · rainfall accumulation |
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 40 Squires 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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