Defiance County property record for 534 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,500 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014144000200 |
| Primary APN | B014144000200 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,402 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached - Unfinished |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 534 E 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION LOT 1 PT E |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
Source: Defiance County records · APN B014144000200
Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1039 |
| Deed Book / Page | 445 / 730 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 534 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2255 |
| Document Number | 000445/730 |
| Book / Page | 445 / 730 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100007026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| 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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| Address | 534 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2255 |
| Document Number | 202100007027 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100007027 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 534 E 2ND ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2255 |
| Document Number | 427/1636 |
| Book / Page | 427 / 1636 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000001776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| 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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| Address | 1745 SEMINOLE AVE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-3370 |
| Document Number | 202000001777 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000001777 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF THE MIDWEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated January 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Defiance Township |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Defiance City School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,034.00 | $26,460 (-) Land $2,050 Building $24,410 | |
| 2024 | $1,034.00 (+1.17%) | $26,460 (-) Land $2,050 Building $24,410 | |
| 2023 | $1,022.00 (-7.51%) | $26,460 (+2.8%) Land $2,050 Building $24,410 | $75,599 (+2.8%) Land $5,857 Building $69,742 |
| 2022 | $1,105.00 | $25,740 Land $2,020 Building $23,720 | |
| 2020 | $73,540 Land $5,760 Building $67,780 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 8, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 178 (1978–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 178 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Omni Fiber Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Defiance Holdings Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 349 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE CITY serves 16,494 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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