Hancock County property record for 508 Defiance Ave, Findlay, OH 45840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,617 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1010-131-04-037.000 |
| Primary APN | 1010-131-04-037.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 18 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 508 DEFIANCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FINDLAY |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 45840-3606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CORYS DEFIANCE AVE ADD BLK 1 LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORYS DEFIANCE AVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK OH |
| Township / Civil Division | FINDLAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 902 |
508 Defiance Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Hancock County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 DEFIANCE AVE, FINDLAY, OH 45840-3606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2611 / 1108 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02446/0826 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Defiance Ave was $1,617 with a homeowner's exemption, up 31% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Findlay City |
| Unified School District | Findlay City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,617.00 (+31.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,750 (+51.84%) Land $6,280 Building $46,470 | $150,700 Land $17,940 Building $132,760 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 (+35.75%) | $34,740 (-) Land $4,130 Building $30,610 | |
| 2023 | $909.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $34,740 Land $4,130 Building $30,610 | |
| 2022 | $99,250 Land $11,800 Building $87,450 |
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.
FEMA maps place 508 Defiance Ave 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 June 2, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 508 Defiance Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 85% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | FINDLAY CITY PWS serves 54,040 people · EPA ID OH3200111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| HDER Link Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Watch TV Fixed Wireless | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Amplex Wireless, MetaLINK Technologies, T-Mobile.
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