5040 State Rte 18, Hicksville, OH 43526 Property Records

Defiance County property record for 5040 State Rte 18, Hicksville, OH 43526

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size2.81 acres (122,796 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$96,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill$1,917 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
Jul 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNE200023000900

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNE200023000900

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,032 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,816 sqft
1st Floor Area1,394 sqft
Upper Floors Area638 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area122,796 sqft (2.81 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,200 sqft
Parking Spaces11 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeAbove-Ground Pool
PorchSlab
Porch Area102 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area288 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area112 sqft
Granary864 sqft
Lean-To504 sqft
Silo288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18
CityHICKSVILLE
StateOH
Zip43526-9735
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 23 W1/2 W1/2 NW EX RR
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Township / Civil DivisionHICKSVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4038
Census Tract958400

Owner

5040 State Rte 18 is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.

Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-9735
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingBorrower in Default

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 12, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK
Apr 30, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 7, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 20, 2000 · Amount on File
Last Transfer DateAug 29, 2022
Transfer Doc00451/1606
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Recording DateSep 1, 2022
Property Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-9735
Document Number00451/1606
Book / Page451 / 1606
Instrument DateAug 29, 2022
Instrument202200004042
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-9735

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-9735
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 1, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number413/1627
DateJul 12, 2018
Book Page413/1627
Instrument201800003056
Lender
NameTHE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressARCHBOLD, OH 43502
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term179 Months
DueJun 29, 2033

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDEFIANCE OH
Property Address5040 STATE ROUTE 18, HICKSVILLE, OH 43526-9735
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number411/2239
DateApr 30, 2018
Book Page411/2239
Instrument201800001831
Lender
NameTHE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
TypeBank
AddressARCHBOLD, OH 43502
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueMay 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5040 State Rte 18 was $1,917.

Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyDefiance County
County SubdivisionHicksville Township
Unified School DistrictHicksville Exempted Village School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,917.00$56,340 (-) Land $7,530 Building $48,810
2024$1,917.00 (-3.86%)$56,340 (-) Land $7,530 Building $48,810$160,970 (%) Land $21,500 Building $139,470
2023$1,994.00 (+14.4%)$56,340 (+24.92%) Land $7,530 Building $48,810$160,971 Land $21,514 Building $139,457
2022$1,743.00$45,100 Land $6,790 Building $38,310
2020$128,860 Land $19,390 Building $109,470

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5040 State Rte 18 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5040 State Rte 18 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Sherwood Mutual
Fiber
1,000 / 500
Lakeland Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
MetaLINK Technologies
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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