Defiance County property record for 48 Squires Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $46,400 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,667 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Dec 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014150006900 |
| Primary APN | B014150006900 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,775 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,547 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 228 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 228 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,022 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,022 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| 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 |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 48 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 50 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENTERPRISE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit OHIO HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20195118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 424 / 1978 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00455/1061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Document Number | 00455/1061 |
| Book / Page | 455 / 1061 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300000821 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Document Number | 424/1978 |
| Book / Page | 424 / 1978 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900005118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Document Number | 422/1705 |
| Book / Page | 422 / 1705 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900003710 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 48 SQUIRES AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 410/1434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 410/1434 |
| Instrument | 201800000970 |
| Name | OHIO HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43215 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,667.00 | $42,660 (-) Land $3,210 Building $39,450 | |
| 2024 | $1,667.00 (+1.21%) | $42,660 (-) Land $3,210 Building $39,450 | $121,880 (%) Land $9,170 Building $112,710 |
| 2023 | $1,647.00 (+13.2%) | $42,660 (+25.88%) Land $3,210 Building $39,450 | $121,885 (+25.88%) Land $9,171 Building $112,714 |
| 2022 | $1,455.00 | $33,890 Land $3,140 Building $30,750 | |
| 2020 | $96,830 Land $8,980 Building $87,850 |
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 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.
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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