Defiance County property record for 501 E Smith St, Hicksville, OH 43526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,741 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2007 Mortgage Dec 2009 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | E060006000100 |
| Primary APN | E060006000100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,741 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,426 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 264 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,954 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,213 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Lean-To | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 E SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HICKSVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43526-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUNNELL BOON BEVINGTON ADD LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUNNELL BOON BEVINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 958300 |
501 E Smith St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 W ARTHUR ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1021 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2007 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STAR FINANCIAL BANK |
| Dec 4, 2009 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20103089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 344 / 1785 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00339/2567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 501 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00317/1659 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Book Page | 317/1659 |
| Instrument | 200700003419 |
| Name | STAR FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT WAYNE, IN 46809 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Property Address | 501 E SMITH ST, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-1232 |
| Document Number | 00339/2567 |
| Book / Page | 339 / 2567 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2009 |
| Instrument | 200900007272 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $226.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2078 TIFFANY LN, JONESBORO, GA 30236-2644 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Smith St was $185, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Hicksville Township |
| Municipality | Hicksville Village |
| Unified School District | Hicksville Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185.00 (+5.11%) | $4,150 (-) Land $3,360 Building $790 | |
| 2024 | $176.00 (-8.33%) | $4,150 (-) Land $3,360 Building $790 | $11,860 (+0.03%) Land $9,610 Building $2,250 |
| 2023 | $192.00 (-49.34%) | $4,150 (-51.8%) Land $3,360 Building $790 | $11,857 Land $9,600 Building $2,257 |
| 2022 | $379.00 | $8,610 Land $3,280 Building $5,330 | |
| 2020 | $24,620 Land $9,380 Building $15,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E Smith 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 501 E Smith 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 | HICKSVILLE VILLAGE serves 3,600 people · EPA ID OH2000212 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sherwood Mutual Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, RTEC Communications.
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