Defiance County property record for 503 Wayne Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,964 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,750 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011026000100 |
| Primary APN | B011026000100 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,907 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 838 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 838 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,311 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 WAYNE AVE |
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| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FIRST ADDITION BLOCK 6 LOT 12 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Defiance Downtown Historic District listed 2020 · 73 contributing resources · NRIS 100005021 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 361 / 1160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 503 WAYNE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000002751 |
| Book / Page | 483 / 700 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002751, |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 483/700 |
| Instrument | 20262751 |
| Name | FARMERS MERCHANTS STATE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $953.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,160 (-) Land $2,480 Building $32,680 | |
| 2024 | $953.00 (-2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $35,160 (-) Land $2,480 Building $32,680 | $100,450 (-0.01%) Land $7,080 Building $93,370 |
| 2023 | $978.00 (+10.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $35,160 (+17.51%) Land $2,480 Building $32,680 | $100,456 (+17.51%) Land $7,085 Building $93,371 |
| 2022 | $886.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,920 Land $2,460 Building $27,460 | |
| 2020 | $85,490 Land $7,020 Building $78,470 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 43 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
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| 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 269 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Omni Fiber, RTEC Communications, Verizon.
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