Defiance County property record for 704 Downs St, Defiance, OH 43512 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
| Square Footage | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 440 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $1,256.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | B011047001000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 876 sqft 1st Floor |
| Upper Floors | 624 sqft Upper Floors |
| Attic Area | 156 sqft Attic |
| Attic | 1 Attic |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 40 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 407 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 704 DOWNS ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-2931 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD LOT 234 PT & 235 PT |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DEFIANCE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 234 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Minor Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 958700 |
Source: Defiance County records · APN B011047001000
Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 03, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 407/0667 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Property Address | 704 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2931 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 413/1014 |
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| Date | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Book Page | 413/1014 |
| Instrument | 201800002904 |
| Name | MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 704 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2931 |
| Document Number | 407/0667 |
| Book / Page | 407 / 0667 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700004290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 704 DOWNS ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-2931 |
| Document Number | 201700004303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700004303 |
| Name | MIDWEST COMMUNITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: Defiance County records · Assessment roll updated March 19, 2026 · Last verified April 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,256.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,110 (-) Land $2,490 Building $40,620 | |
| 2024 | $1,256.00 (-1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,110 (-) Land $2,490 Building $40,620 | |
| 2023 | $1,278.00 (+45.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,110 (+44.81%) Land $2,490 Building $40,620 | $123,171 (+44.79%) Land $7,114 Building $116,057 |
| 2022 | $880.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,770 Land $2,490 Building $27,280 | |
| 2020 | $85,070 Land $7,120 Building $77,950 |
704 Downs St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Defiance County (39039C), updated March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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