Defiance County property record for 44 Hickory St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,703 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | J030030C01900 |
| Primary APN | J030030C01900 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 209 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 8,703 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 44 HICKORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ENTERPRISE ADD BLOCK 2 LOT 16 & 18 PT ANNEXED 9/11/14 FROM J10-30-C-19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTERPRISE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,18 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
44 Hickory St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17274 ROAD 111, PAULDING, OH 45879-9043 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 441 / 1223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17274 ROAD 111, PAULDING, OH 45879-9043 |
| Document Number | 000479/825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 479/825 |
| Instrument | 202600000552 |
| Name | THE HAMLER STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMLER, OH 43524 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Document Number | 00441/1223 |
| Book / Page | 441 / 1223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100004572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17274 ROAD 111, PAULDING, OH 45879-9043 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Document Number | 00418/1210 |
| Book / Page | 418 / 1210 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900000898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Document Number | 201900000899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900000899 |
| Name | MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Document Number | 00402/2614 |
| Book / Page | 402 / 2614 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700001173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 HICKORY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2421 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 201700001174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700001174 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Hickory St was $175, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Richland Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175.00 (+5.42%) | $4,270 (-) Land $4,270 | |
| 2024 | $166.00 (+1.22%) | $4,270 (-) Land $4,270 | $12,200 (-) Land $12,200 |
| 2023 | $164.00 (-11.83%) | $4,270 (-1.39%) Land $4,270 | $12,200 Land $12,200 |
| 2022 | $186.00 | $4,330 Land $4,270 Building $60 | |
| 2020 | $12,370 Land $12,200 Building $170 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 44 Hickory St 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 44 Hickory St 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: 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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