Defiance County property record for 751 Columbus Ave, Defiance, OH 43512
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,436 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $599 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B014157005500 |
| Primary APN | B014157005500 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,436 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 5,628 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Canopy | 756 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 751 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43512-3186 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | OAK PARK ADD LOT 58 TOMS TOWING |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | DEFIANCE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DEFIANCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 958800 |
751 Columbus Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1992.
Source: Defiance County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7082, DEFIANCE, OH 43512-7082 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1992 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 751 Columbus Ave was $599, up 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $599.00 (+5.09%) | $11,850 (-) Land $2,300 Building $9,550 | |
| 2024 | $570.00 (+0.53%) | $11,850 (-) Land $2,300 Building $9,550 | $33,850 (-0.02%) Land $6,570 Building $27,280 |
| 2023 | $567.00 (-11.27%) | $11,850 (+1.54%) Land $2,300 Building $9,550 | $33,856 Land $6,571 Building $27,285 |
| 2022 | $639.00 | $11,670 Land $2,290 Building $9,380 | |
| 2020 | $33,360 Land $6,550 Building $26,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 751 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 751 Columbus Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 212 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 | 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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