Defiance County property record for 605 Ottawa Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,568 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014148000700 |
| Primary APN | B014148000700 |
|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,852 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 8,050 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 605 OTTAWA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue) |
| Legal Description | GREENLER LOT 28 OLD FIRE STATION |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENLER |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
605 Ottawa Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 1992.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 631 PERRY ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2779 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $16,870 Land $4,780 Building $12,090 | |
| 2024 | $48,200 (+%) Land $13,660 Building $34,540 | ||
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $16,870 (-0.24%) Land $4,780 Building $12,090 | $48,199 Land $13,657 Building $34,542 |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $16,910 Land $4,780 Building $12,130 | |
| 2020 | $48,330 Land $13,660 Building $34,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Ottawa Ave 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 605 Ottawa Ave 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures