Defiance County property record for 459 Ralston Ave, #471, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,788 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,469 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,387 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B013121001500 |
| Primary APN | B013121001500 |
|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,788 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 8,682 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,894 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 64,469 sqft (1.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 868 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 459 RALSTON AVE, 471 |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | NORTH OF MAUMEE LOT 17 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH OF MAUMEE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | NOBLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 958500 |
459 Ralston Ave, #471 is owned by a company that bought it in February 2001.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2274 GLENWOOD AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43620-1001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 459 Ralston Ave, #471 was $8,387.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Noble Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,387.00 | $174,100 (-) Land $5,990 Building $168,110 | |
| 2024 | $8,387.00 (+0.53%) | $174,100 (-) Land $5,990 Building $168,110 | $497,420 (%) Land $17,120 Building $480,300 |
| 2023 | $8,343.00 (-1.81%) | $174,100 (+6.9%) Land $5,990 Building $168,110 | $497,428 Land $17,114 Building $480,314 |
| 2022 | $8,497.00 | $162,870 Land $6,320 Building $156,550 | |
| 2020 | $465,340 Land $18,060 Building $447,280 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 459 Ralston Ave, #471 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.
Wildfire risk around 459 Ralston Ave, #471 is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 401 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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