Lorain County property record for 437 Defiance Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 · Last verified March 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,914 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00-005-111-009 |
| Primary APN | 10-00-005-111-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 437 DEFIANCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELYRIA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44035-8227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT RIDGE HTS SUBD 3 97.08 X 125 S/L 146 TOD 4/17/07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT RIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION #3 |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 146 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | ELYRIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 71202 |
Source: Lorain County records · APN 10-00-005-111-009
Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 DEFIANCE AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2004 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000199586 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Property Address | 437 DEFIANCE AVE, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8227 |
| Document Number | 0000641932 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN PATRIOT TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 437 DEFIANCE AVE ELYRIA OH 440358227, ELYRIA, OH 44035-8227 |
| Document Number | 0000641932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 641932 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2032 |
Source: Lorain County records · Assessment roll updated August 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain County |
| Municipality | Elyria City |
| Unified School District | Elyria City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,914.00 | $61,450 (-) Land $14,760 Building $46,690 | $175,570 (-) Land $42,170 Building $133,400 |
| 2024 | $1,914.00 (-12.48%) | $61,450 (+24.6%) Land $14,760 Building $46,690 | $175,570 (+24.61%) Land $42,170 Building $133,400 |
| 2023 | $2,187.00 (-0.68%) | $49,316 (+0.01%) Land $11,372 Building $37,944 | $140,900 (-) Land $32,490 Building $108,410 |
| 2022 | $2,202.00 | $49,310 Land $11,370 Building $37,940 | |
| 2021 | $140,900 Land $32,490 Building $108,410 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lorain County (39093C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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