Defiance County property record for 6974 Carpenter Rd, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,288 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | K140036000601 |
| Primary APN | K140036000601 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,692 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 91,520 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 984 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-9102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 36 PT SE 1/4 SE 1/4 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | TIFFIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 958100 |
6974 Carpenter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER BANK |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211515 |
| Deed Book / Page | 436 / 2313 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 421/0788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9102 |
| Document Number | 436/2313 |
| Book / Page | 436 / 2313 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100001515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9102 |
| Document Number | 00436/2314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 436/2314 |
| Instrument | 202100001516 |
| Name | PREMIER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44503 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9102 |
| Document Number | 421/0788 |
| Book / Page | 421 / 0788 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900002849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6974 CARPENTER RD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-9102 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6974 Carpenter Rd was $2,288.
Source: Defiance County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Defiance County |
| County Subdivision | Tiffin Township |
| Unified School District | Northeastern Local School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,288.00 | $66,400 (-) Land $6,530 Building $59,870 | |
| 2024 | $2,288.00 (-1.29%) | $66,400 (-) Land $6,530 Building $59,870 | $189,720 (+%) Land $18,660 Building $171,060 |
| 2023 | $2,318.00 (+27.43%) | $66,400 (+51.88%) Land $6,530 Building $59,870 | $189,714 Land $18,657 Building $171,057 |
| 2022 | $1,819.00 | $43,720 Land $5,980 Building $37,740 | |
| 2020 | $124,920 Land $17,080 Building $107,840 |
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 6974 Carpenter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 6974 Carpenter Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| bright.net Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
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