Defiance County property record for 616 4th St, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
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| Details | 12,486 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B011012000800 |
| Primary APN | B011012000800 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 12,486 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 24,972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 12,486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 12,486 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Finished/Painted |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 616 4TH ST |
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| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2600 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 110 CANAL LAND FROM CITY KINGS FLOORING & FURNITURE |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 958600 |
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.
616 4th St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3693 COUNTY ROAD 20, ARCHBOLD, OH 43502-9340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 20181933 |
| Deed Book / Page | 411 / 2651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 616 4TH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2600 |
| Document Number | 411/2651 |
| Book / Page | 411 / 2651 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 829 BURR RD, WAUSEON, OH 43567-1658 |
| Document Number | 201800001934 |
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| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800001934 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Number | 411/2655 |
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| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 411/2655 |
| Instrument | 201800001934 |
| Name | THE STATE BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAUSEON, OH 43567 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 616 4th St was $3,046.
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 | $3,046.00 | $63,230 (-) Land $5,100 Building $58,130 | |
| 2024 | $3,046.00 (+0.53%) | $63,230 (-) Land $5,100 Building $58,130 | $180,660 (+%) Land $14,570 Building $166,090 |
| 2023 | $3,030.00 (-8.21%) | $63,230 (+2.41%) Land $5,100 Building $58,130 | $180,656 Land $14,571 Building $166,085 |
| 2022 | $3,301.00 | $61,740 Land $5,100 Building $56,640 | |
| 2020 | $176,390 Land $14,570 Building $161,820 |
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 616 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1978–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 616 4th St 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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